Armistice

An armistice is an agreement between warring parties to stop fighting for a specified period or indefinitely. It is not a formal end to a war, but a ceasefire that allows for negotiations towards a peace treaty. Armistices can help reduce hostilities, provide humanitarian relief, or create space for dialogue. A well-known example is the armistice signed on November 11, 1918, which ended the fighting in World War I, effectively paving the way for the Treaty of Versailles, which formally concluded the war.