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Suspension of Arms: A suspension of arms is when two groups who are fighting agree to stop fighting for a period of time. This is also called a truce, ceasefire, or armistice. It is a temporary break in the fighting to allow for negotiations or to give both sides a chance to rest. There are different types of truces, such as a general truce that stops fighting everywhere or a special truce that only applies to certain areas or groups.
Suspension of arms refers to a temporary agreement between two warring parties to stop fighting. It is also known as a truce, armistice, ceasefire, or suspension of arms.
These examples illustrate how a suspension of arms can be used to temporarily halt fighting for various reasons, such as to celebrate a holiday, negotiate a peace agreement, or provide aid to civilians.