Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
end-of-hostilities
Noun
/ˌɛnd əv hɒsˈtɪl.ɪ.tiz/
Definition
The termination of active conflict or warfare between parties.
Examples
- After years of fighting, the negotiators finally reached an end-of-hostilities agreement.
- The end-of-hostilities was marked by a ceasefire declaration from both sides.
- This treaty aims to establish an enduring peace following the end-of-hostilities.
Meaning
End-of-hostilities signifies the point at which fighting ceases, often following negotiations or agreements that resolve the issues leading to the conflict.
Synonyms
- Ceasefire
- Truce
- Armistice
- Peace settlement
