Truce

n.
  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.
    3. 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.