peace
noun
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Definition of peace
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a state of tranquility or quiet: such as
a
: freedom from civil disturbance
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
b
: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
a breach of the peace
2
: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
I have been in perfect peace and contentment— J. H. Newman
3
: harmony in personal relations
The sisters are at peace with each other.
4a
: a state or period of mutual concord between governments
There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
b
: a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity
offered the possibility of a negotiated peace — New York Times
5
—used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
at peace
: in a state of concord or tranquility
The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.
peace
verb
peaced;
peacing;
peaces
Definition of peace (Entry 2 of 3)
Peace
geographical name
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Definition of Peace (Entry 3 of 3)
river 1195 miles (1923 kilometers) long in western Canada flowing east and northeast in northern British Columbia and northern Alberta into the Slave River — see finlay
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Examples of peace in a Sentence
Noun
After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace. We said a prayer for world peace. He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries. There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again. Peace and order were finally restored in the town. After years of therapy, he has finally achieved an inner peace. He is searching for inner peace. Insurance can provide you with peace of mind. The problem was settled and his mind was at peace. They are at peace with each other.
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More Definitions for peace
peace
noun
English Language Learners Definition of peace
: a state in which there is no war or fighting
: an agreement to end a war
: a period of time when there is no war or fighting
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peace
noun
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Kids Definition of peace
1
: freedom or a period of freedom from public disturbance or war
2
: a quiet and calm state of mind
3
: agreement and harmony among people
4
: an agreement to end a war
peace
nounLegal Definition of peace
: a state of tranquillity or quiet: as
a
: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
keeping the peace
b
: freedom from civil disturbance
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