peace treaty

Formal ceasefire agreement

A peace treaty is a formal agreement between nations or warring parties that ends a state of conflict.

It typically establishes terms for ceasefire, territorial boundaries, reparations, or other conditions for lasting peace: The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I.

Peace treaties range from brief armistice documents to elaborate diplomatic settlements negotiated over years.

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diplomatic outcome

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Formal announcement of hostilities

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Armed struggle between groups

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permanence of resolution

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Armed struggle between groups

armed conflict · state of war · perpetual war · hostilities · total war

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