peace
/piːs/ noun [U]Definition
NO VIOLENCE › when there is no war, violence, or arguing: peace talks a peace agreement/treaty There seems little hope for world peace. The UN sent troops to the region to keep the peace.
QUIET › when there is quiet and calm: a feeling of peace After a busy day, all I want is peace and quiet. I wish you'd stop complaining and leave me in peace!
peace of mind › a feeling that you do not need to worry about anything: We lock our doors and windows at night for peace of mind. → See also Justice of the Peace
(Definition of peace noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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