cease–fire 
/ˈsi:sˈfajɚ/ noun
plural cease–fires /ˈsi:sˈfajɚ/ noun [count] : an agreement to stop fighting a war for a period of time so that a permanent agreement can be made to end the war : truce
▪ The countries each sent representatives to negotiate a cease-fire. ▪ a cease-fire agreement
▪ The countries each sent representatives to negotiate a cease-fire. ▪ a cease-fire agreement
