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Definition of Peace
1. Noun. The state prevailing during the absence of war.
Specialized synonyms: Amity, Armistice, Cease-fire, Truce, Conciliation, Collective Security, Pax Romana
Derivative terms: Pacify
Antonyms: War
2. Noun. Harmonious relations; freedom from disputes. "The roommates lived in peace together"
3. Noun. The absence of mental stress or anxiety.
Generic synonyms: Quietness, Quietude, Tranquility, Tranquillity
Derivative terms: Pacify
4. Noun. The general security of public places. "He was arrested for disturbing the peace"
5. Noun. A treaty to cease hostilities. "Peace came on November 11th"
Generic synonyms: Accord, Pact, Treaty
Specialized synonyms: Peace Of Westphalia, Treaty Of Versailles
Derivative terms: Pacify, Pacify
Definition of Peace
1. n. A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose
2. v. t. & i. To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop.
Definition of Peace
1. Noun. A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance. ¹
2. Noun. A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions. ¹
3. Noun. Harmony in personal relations. ¹
4. Noun. A state free of war, in particular war between different countries. ¹
5. Interjection. (slang) Shortened form of peace out; goodbye. ¹
6. Interjection. (archaic) Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent. ¹
7. Verb. (neologism) To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peace
1. to be or become silent [v PEACED, PEACING, PEACES]
Medical Definition of Peace
1. A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose; specifically: Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies. Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law. Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience. Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord. "The eternal love and pees." Peace is sometimes used as an exclamation in commanding silence, quiet, or order. "Peace! foolish woman." at peace, in a state of peace. Breach of the peace. See Breach. Justice of the peace. See Justice. Peace of God. A voluntary offering to God in token of devout homage and of a sense of friendly communion with Him. A gift or service offered as satisfaction to an offended person. Peace officer, a civil officer whose duty it is to preserve the public peace, to prevent riots, etc, as a sheriff or constable. To hold one's peace, to be silent; to refrain from speaking. To make one's peace with, to reconcile one with, to plead one's cause with, or to become reconciled with, another. "I will make your peace with him." . Origin: OE. Pees, pais, OF. Pais, paiz, pes, F. Paix, L. Pax, pacis, akin to pacere, paciscere, pacisci, to make an agreement, and prob. Also pangere to fasten. Cf. Appease, Fair, Fay, Fang, Pacify, Pact, Pay to requite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)