Etymology : Middle English pees, from Old French pais, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree; more at PACT
Pronunciation : pEs
Function : noun
Date : 12th century
1. state of not being at war; silence, quietness; tranquility.
2. that's what rap is all about for all you mentally challenge.
3. (interj) farewell bidding. peace\peace\ , n. [oe. pees, pais, of. pais, paiz, pes, f. paix, l. pax, pacis, akin to pacere, paciscere, pacisci, to make an agreement, and prob. also pangere to fasten. cf. appease, fair, a., fay, v., fang, pacify, pact, pay to requite.] a state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose; specifically: (a) exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies. (b) public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law. (c) exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience. (d) reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord. "the eternal love and pees."note: peace is sometimes used as an exclamation in commanding silence, quiet, or order. "peace! foolish woman.".
4. A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies.
5. Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law.
6. Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience.
7. Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord.
8. To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop. a treaty to cease hostilities; "peace came on November 11th" the absence of mental stress or anxiety harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; "the roommates lived in peace together" the state prevailing during the absence of war the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace".
9. 1. If countries or groups involved in a war or violent conflict are discussing peace, they are talking to each other in order to try to end the conflict. Leaders of some rival factions signed a peace agreement last week They hope the treaty will bring peace and stability to Southeast Asia.
10. If there is peace in a country or in the world, there are no wars or violent conflicts going on. The President spoke of a shared commitment to world peace and economic development. the Nobel Peace Prize. ¡Ù war.
11. If you disapprove of weapons, especially nuclear weapons, you can use peace to refer to campaigns and other activities intended to reduce their numbers or stop their use. two peace campaigners accused of causing damage to an F1-11 nuclear bomber.
12. If you have peace, you are not being disturbed, and you are in calm, quiet surroundings. All I want is to have some peace and quiet and spend a couple of nice days with my grandchildren One more question and I'll leave you in peace.
13. If you have a feeling of peace, you feel contented and calm and not at all worried. You can also say that you are at peace. I had a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity when I saw my husband.
14. If there is peace among a group of people, they live or work together in a friendly way and do not quarrel. You can also say that people live or work in peace with each other. a period of relative peace in the country's industrial relations.
15. The Peace of a particular place is a treaty or an agreement that was signed there, bringing an end to a war. The Peace of Ryswick was signed in September 1697. see also:
breach of the peace, Justice of the Peace.
16. If you hold or keep your peace, you do not speak, even though there is something you want or ought to say. people who knew about this evil man but held their peace = keep quiet.
17. If someone in authority, such as the army or the police, keeps the peace, they make sure that people behave and do not fight or quarrel with each other. the first UN contingent assigned to help keep the peace in Cambodia.
18. If something gives you peace of mind, it stops you from worrying about a particular problem or difficulty. He began to insist upon a bullet-proof limousine, just for peace of mind.
19. If you express the wish that a dead person may rest in peace, you are showing respect and sympathy for him or her. `Rest in peace' is also sometimes written on gravestones. peace pipe Augustan Altar of Peace Augsburg Peace of Belgrade Peace of Hubertusburg Peace of justice of the peace Lodi Peace of Paris Peace Conference Roman Peace Peace Corps Peace of God Peace River Utrecht Peace of Venice Peace of Villafranca Peace of Westphalia Peace of.
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