n. a stopping of hostilities by common agreement of the opposing sides; a truce. Armistice Day the anniversary of the armistice of 11 Nov. 1918 (cf. Remembrance Sunday).
[ F armistice or mod.L armistitium, f. arma arms (ARM(2)) + -stitium stoppage ]
ARMISTICE
Meaning of ARMISTICE in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012