Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Armistice \Ar"mis*tice\, n. [F. armistice, fr. (an assumed word)
   L. armistitium; arma arms + stare, statum (combining form,
   -stitum), to stand still.]
   A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a
   temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.

Source : WordNet®

armistice
     n : a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can
         discuss peace terms [syn: {cease-fire}, {truce}]