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War and Conflict - Peacekeeping

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agreement
agreement
[noun]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: They signed a rental agreement before moving into the apartment. 
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deal
deal
[noun]

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

Ex: The two companies signed a lucrative deal to collaborate on a new product line. 
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to negotiate

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

Ex: The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries. 
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negotiation

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation between the two countries resulted in a historic peace treaty. 
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peace
peace
[noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: After years of conflict, the region finally experienced a period of lasting peace and stability. 
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peacetime
peacetime
[noun]

a period when a country or the world is not at war

Ex: During peacetime, the army focuses on training and preparation. 
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treaty
treaty
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

Ex: The two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations. 
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truce
truce
[noun]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

Ex: After months of intense fighting, the warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian aid into the region. 
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accord
accord
[noun]

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

Ex: The two countries signed a trade accord to boost economic relations. 
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to appease

to calm or satisfy someone by giving in to their demands or desires

Ex: The parent appeased the crying child by giving them a cookie. 
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arms control

agreements or measures that limit the weapons and military forces of countries

Ex: The treaty focused on arms control between the two rival nations. 
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ceasefire
ceasefire
[noun]

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

Ex: The two sides agreed to a ceasefire to allow peace talks to begin. 
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olive branch

a thing that is offered in the hope of restoring peace or friendly relations

Ex: After months of fighting, the mayor sent an olive branch to the council. 
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pacifism
pacifism
[noun]

the ideology that advocates the unjustifiable nature of war or any other act of violence, and seeks out peace

Ex: Her strong belief in pacifism guided her decision to protest against military conflicts. 
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to pacify
to pacify
[Verb]

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

Ex: UN negotiators tirelessly worked to pacify the border dispute and prevent another brutal war. 
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reparation

compensation demanded from a defeated nation by the victors, to make amends for war damages or losses

Ex: After World War I, Germany was required to pay heavy reparations under the Treaty of Versailles. 
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the United Nations Security Council

the UN body of 15 member countries responsible for maintaining global peace and security

Ex: The Security Council met to discuss the conflict. 
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white flag

a universal symbol of surrender or truce, used to indicate the intention to cease fighting or negotiate peace

Ex: The soldiers raised a white flag to signal their surrender. 
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