01 n. A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose
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A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose
Phrases & compounds
At peace —
in a state of peace.
Breach of the peace —
See under Breach.
Justice of the peace —
See under Justice.
Peace of God —
A term used in wills, indictments, etc., as denoting a state of peace and good conduct.
Peace offering —
A voluntary offering to God in token of devout homage and of a sense of friendly communion with Him
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.