peace

Noun
Synonyms: peacefulnesspeace of mindreposeserenityheartseaseataraxispublic securitypeace treatypacification

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. the state prevailing during the absence of war
  2. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes“the roommates lived in peace together”
  3. the absence of mental stress or anxietySynonyms: peacefulnesspeace of mindreposeserenityheartseaseataraxis
  4. the general security of public places“he was arrested for disturbing the peace”Synonyms: public security
  5. a treaty to cease hostilities“peace came on November 11th”Synonyms: peace treatypacification
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Peace \Peace\, v. t. & i. To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop. [R.] "Peace your tattlings." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

When the thunder would not peace at my bidding. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Peace \Peace\, n. [OE. pees, pais, OF. pais, paiz, pes, F. paix, L. pax, pacis, akin to pacere, paciscere, pacisci, to make an agreement, and prob. also pangere to fasten. Cf. Appease, Fair, a., Fay, v., Fang, Pacify, Pact, Pay to requite.] A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose; specifically: (a) Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies. (b) Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law. (c) Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience. (d) Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord. "The eternal love and pees." --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

Note: Peace is sometimes used as an exclamation in commanding silence, quiet, or order. "Peace! foolish woman." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

At peace, in a state of peace.

Breach of the peace. See under Breach.

Justice of the peace. See under Justice.

Peace of God. (Law) (a) A term used in wills, indictments, etc., as denoting a state of peace and good conduct. (b) (Theol.) The peace of heart which is the gift of God.

Peace offering. (a) (Jewish Antiq.) A voluntary offering to God in token of devout homage and of a sense of friendly communion with Him. (b) A gift or service offered as satisfaction to an offended person.

Peace officer, 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, to be silent; to refrain from speaking.

To make one's peace with, to reconcile one with, to plead one's cause with, or to become reconciled with, another. "I will make your peace with him." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

The Devil's Dictionary

PEACE, n. In international affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.

O, what's the loud uproar assailing Mine ears without cease? 'Tis the voice of the hopeful, all-hailing The horrors of peace.

Ah, Peace Universal; they woo it -- Would marry it, too. If only they knew how to do it 'Twere easy to do.

They're working by night and by day On their problem, like moles. Have mercy, O Heaven, I pray, On their meddlesome souls! Ro Amil

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