Etymology:
arm- (Latin prefix) - "weapon" -stice- (Latin) - "to stand" -ium (Latin) - nominal suffix
Meaning:
A formal agreement between warring parties to cease hostilities.
Origin:
The term "armistice" first appeared in French in the 14th century, derived from the Latin words "arm-" and "-stice-". It initially referred to a temporary suspension of hostilities, typically agreed upon to allow for negotiations or the exchange of prisoners.
Over time, the meaning of "armistice" evolved to refer to a more permanent cessation of hostilities, typically leading to a peace treaty. It is now commonly used to describe any formal agreement between warring parties to end violence, even if the agreement is not necessarily comprehensive or long-lasting.
Examples of armistices in history include the Armistice of Villafranca (1859) between France and Austria, which ended the Second Italian War of Independence, and the Armistice of Compiegne (1918) between Germany and the Allies, which ended World War I.
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