'Cessation of arms' definitions:

Definition of 'Cessation of arms'

From: GCIDE
  • Cessation \Ces*sa"tion\ (s[e^]s*s[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.] A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war. [1913 Webster]
  • The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
  • The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor. --Sir J. Hayward. [1913 Webster]
  • Cessation of arms (Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.
  • Syn: Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission. [1913 Webster]