Definitions for: Peace


[n] a treaty to cease hostilities; "peace came on November 11th"
[n] the absence of mental stress or anxiety
[n] harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; "the roommates lived in peace together"
[n] the state prevailing during the absence of war
[n] the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace"



Webster (1913) Definition: Peace, n. [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, a., Fay, v., Fang, Pacify, Pact, Pay to
requite.]
A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or
agitation; calm; repose; specifically:
(a) Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies.
(b) Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law.
(c) Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions;
tranquillity of mind or conscience.
(d) Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony;
concord. ``The eternal love and pees.'' --Chaucer.

Note: Peace is sometimes used as an exclamation in commanding
silence, quiet, or order. ``Peace! foolish woman.''
--Shak.

At peace, in a state of peace.

Breach of the peace. See under Breach.

Justice of the peace. See under Justice.

Peace of God. (Law)
(a) A term used in wills, indictments, etc., as denoting a
state of peace and good conduct.
(b) (Theol.) The peace of heart which is the gift of God.

Peace offering.
(a) (Jewish Antiq.) A voluntary offering to God in token of
devout homage and of a sense of friendly communion with
Him.
(b) 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.'' --Shak.


Peace, v. t. & i.
To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop. [R.] ``Peace
your tattlings.'' --Shak.

When the thunder would not peace at my bidding. --Shak.

Synonyms: ataraxis, heartsease, pacification, peace of mind, peace treaty, peacefulness, public security, repose, serenity

Antonyms: state of war, war

See Also: accord, amity, armistice, cease-fire, collective security, conciliation, concord, concordance, harmony, order, pact, Pax Romana, Peace of Westphalia, quietness, quietude, security, tranquility, tranquillity, treaty, truce

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