Peace
n.
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A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose
Phrases & Compounds
- At peace
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in a state of peace.
- Breach of the peace
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See under Breach.
- Justice of the peace
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See under Justice.
- Peace of God
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A term used in wills, indictments, etc., as denoting a state of peace and good conduct.
- Peace offering
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A voluntary offering to God in token of devout homage and of a sense of friendly communion with Him
- Peace officer
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a civil officer whose duty it is to preserve the public peace, to prevent riots, etc., as a polliceman, sheriff or constable.
- To hold one's peace
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to be silent; to refrain from speaking.
- To make one's peace with
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to reconcile one with, to plead one's cause with, or to become reconciled with, another.
Peace
v. t. & i.
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To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop. [R.]
When the thunder would not peace at my bidding.