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    flag of truce
    [ noun ]
    flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce
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    Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
    truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
    fidelity, faith, troth. See {True}.]
    1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
    of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
    for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

    2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
    cessation; short quiet.

    Where he may likeliest find
    Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton.

    {Flag of truce} (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
    one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
    hostilities are suspended.

    {Truce of God}, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
    church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
    putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
    periods.

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