Definition for

peace


noun – A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; quietness; repose.

noun – Freedom from agitation or disturbance by the passions, as from fear, terror, anger, or anxiety; quietness of mind; tranquillity; calmness; quiet of conscience.

noun – A state of reconciliation between parties at variance; harmony; concord.

noun – Public tranquillity; that quiet order and security which are guaranteed by the laws: as, to keep the peace; to break the peace; a justice of the peace.

noun – A compact or agreement made by contending parties to abstain from further hostilities; a treaty of peace: as, the peace of Ryswick.

noun – Amity

noun – Quiet, Tranquillity, etc. See rest.

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