peace
/piːs/
n
- the state existing during the absence of war
- (as modifier): peace negotiations
- (modifier) denoting a person or thing symbolizing support for international peace: peace women
- (often capital) a treaty marking the end of a war
- a state of harmony between people or groups
- absence of violence or other disturbance: a breach of the peace
- absence of mental anxiety: peace of mind
- in a state of harmony or friendship: at peace
- dead: the old lady is at peace now
- to keep silent: hold / keep one's peace
- to maintain or refrain from disturbing law and order:
vb(intransitive) chiefly obsolete to be or become silent or still
