Armistice, n.
Etymology: [F. armistice, fr. (an assumed word) L. armistitium; arma arms + stare, statum (combining form, -stitum), to stand still.]
A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists armistice only as an antonym, under battle.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given