1. (n.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

2. (n.) Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.

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