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peace

 
 
/piːs/ noun [U] POLITICS

Definition

freedom from war and violence: achieve/broker/promote peace Failure to achieve peace in the Middle East was one of the Secretary of State's major regrets.at peace The country is now at peace after nearly 30 years of civil war.peace accord/agreement/deal Officials say they hope to forge a peace agreement next year.peace negotiations/proposals/talks The two sides have agreed to resume peace negotiations.
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