A truce is a temporary cessation or pause in hostilities or conflicts between parties involved in a dispute or war. It is an agreement or understanding between opposing sides to stop fighting or engage in aggressive actions, often with the intention of creating a peaceful environment or enabling negotiations to take place. In other words, a truce can be described as a ceasefire.
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