ˈärmə̇stə̇s, ˈȧm-, rapid -mstə̇s; ärˈmis- and ȧˈmis-, often heard immediately after the 1918 armistice, is now chiefly substand noun
( -s )
Etymology: French or New Latin; French armistice, from New Latin armistitium, from Latin armi- (from arma weapons) + -stitium (as in solstitium solstice) — more at arm
: temporary suspension of hostilities as agreed upon by those engaged in the hostilities : a truce either localized or general