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UK [piːs] / US [pɪs] noun
1) [uncountable] a situation in which there is no war between countries or groups
peace in:

For many years the agreement maintained peace in Europe.

peace between:

The Camp David agreement brought peace between Israel and Egypt.

peace with:

Peace with Russia enabled German forces to fight in the west.

a lasting peace:

the possibility of a lasting peace in the Balkans

make peace (with someone):

The UN Secretary General urged the two sides to make peace.

a) [singular] an agreement to end a war

Fortunately, a peace satisfactory to both countries was soon negotiated.

b) [only before noun] relating to peace, or intended to bring or preserve peace

a peace agreement/conference

peace moves/talks/negotiations

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Collocations:
Verbs frequently used with peace as the object ▪  bring, keep, maintain, make, preserve, promote, restore, secure
2) [uncountable] a situation in which people are pleasant and do not cause trouble

There won't be any peace until he gets what he wants.

3) [uncountable] a calm quiet situation in which you are not annoyed by noise or other people

Can't I get a moment's peace around here?

peace and quiet/tranquillity:

It's not the holiday to choose if you're looking for peace and quiet.

disturb/shatter someone's peace:

A motorbike roared by, shattering their peace.

in peace:

He just wanted to read his newspaper in peace.

You should leave the poor man in peace (= stay away from him).

4) [uncountable] a state when you are calm and have no worries

Buddhism teaches you how to achieve inner peace.

peace of mind:

With this type of insurance, you're buying peace of mind.

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make (your) peace (with someone) — to end an argument with someone and stop feeling angry towards them

It's time he made his peace with his family.

See:
disturb, rest II

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  • Peace — Peace, Love Truth Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Peace, Love Thruth Álbum recopilatorio de John Lennon Publicación 4 de agosto de 2005 Grabación 1969 …   Wikipedia Español

  • 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

  • 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

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