Pax Dei Pax Romana Peace of God abeyance armistice break breathing spell buffer zone caesura cooling-off period day off demilitarized zone drop hesitation holiday hollow truce interim interlude intermezzo intermission intermittence interruption interval lapse layoff letup lull modus vivendi neutral territory pacification pause pax in bello peace recess remission respite rest stand-down stay suspension suspension of hostilities temporary arrangement treaty of peace truce vacation