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peace

UK/ˈpiːs/ US/ˈpʰɪi̯s/ very common slang

noun

1.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

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2.

harmonious relations; freedom from disputes

  • “the roommates lived in peace together”
3.
4.

the general security of public places

  • “he was arrested for disturbing the peace”
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5.

a treaty to cease hostilities

  • “peace came on November 11th”
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Origin

From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb, frēols, and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).

Phrases

  • at peace
  • at peace with
  • breach of the peace
  • Carthaginian peace
  • disturb the peace
  • dove of peace
  • guardian of the peace
  • hold one's peace

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