English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance. Jean-Daniel Katz. 2010.
peace — [pēs] n. [ME pais < OFr < L pax (gen. pacis) < IE base * pak , to fasten > FANG, L pacisci, to confirm an agreement, pangere, to fasten] 1. freedom from war or a stopping of war 2. a treaty or agreement to end war or the threat of war … English World dictionary
peace — peaceless, adj. peacelessness, n. peacelike, adj. /pees/, n., interj., v., peaced, peacing. n. 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. (often cap.) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic … Universalium
peace — n. 1 a quiet; tranquillity (needs peace to work well). b mental calm; serenity (peace of mind). 2 a (often attrib.) freedom from or the cessation of war (peace talks). b (esp. Peace) a treaty of peace between two States etc. at war. 3 freedom… … Useful english dictionary
peace — n: a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom keeping the peace b: freedom from civil disturbance Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
tranquillity — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. calmness, peacefulness, serenity, peace, quiet, quietude, order, law and order, quietness, composure, placidity, coolness, imperturbation. Ant. disturbance*, perturbation, chaos. II (Roget s Thesaurus II) or tranquility… … English dictionary for students
tranquillity — noun 1. a state of peace and quiet • Syn: ↑tranquility, ↑quietness, ↑quietude • Derivationally related forms: ↑quiet (for: ↑quietness), ↑tranquil ( … Useful english dictionary
peace — [[t]pis[/t]] n. interj. v. peaced, peac•ing 1) freedom from war; a cessation or absence of hostilities between nations 2) a state of harmony between people or groups; freedom from dissension 3) freedom from civil commotion; public order and… … From formal English to slang
peace — noun 1) peace at last! Syn: quiet, silence, peace and quiet, hush, stillness, still 2) peace of mind Syn: serenity, peacefulness, tranquillity, calm, calmness … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
serenity — Synonyms and related words: Buddha like composure, Oriental calm, abnegation, abstinence, aplomb, ataraxia, ataraxy, calm, calm disposition, calm of mind, calmness, composure, conservatism, constraint, contemplation, continence, control, cool,… … Moby Thesaurus
tranquillity — Synonyms and related words: Buddha like composure, Oriental calm, abnegation, abstinence, arrangement, array, ataraxia, ataraxy, awful silence, blank mind, blankmindedness, blankness, calm, calm disposition, calm of mind, calmness, comfort,… … Moby Thesaurus
peace — n 1. peacefulness, warlessness, nonwar, lack of warfare, absence of conflict or hostilities. 2. pacification, appeasement, reconciliation, settlement; truce, armistice, treaty, cease fire, cessation or suspension of hostilities, end of war;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
