suspension of hostilities
Temporary war stoppage
A suspension of hostilities is a temporary halt to fighting between opposing forces, typically negotiated to allow for peace talks, humanitarian aid, or prisoner exchanges.
Unlike a ceasefire or armistice, the term emphasizes the provisional nature of the pause—hostilities may resume: The suspension of hostilities lasted only three days before shelling began again.
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- hold your fireOrder to stop shooting
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
treaty · terms of agreement · negotiation · surrender · white flag · détente · lull · respite · standoff · demilitarized · buffer zone · diplomacy · envoy · olive branch · withdrawal · disarmament · stalemate · neutral
suspension of hostilitiesactive combat
armed conflict · fighting · military engagement · hostilities · aggression
suspension of hostilitiespeace treaty
Formal end to hostilities
armistice · reconciliation · peace settlement · final settlement · peace accord
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