hold one's peace

peace

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Definitions of hold one's peace words

noun hold one's peace the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 1
noun hold one's peace (often initial capital letter) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 1
noun hold one's peace a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 1
noun hold one's peace the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 1
noun hold one's peace cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 1
noun hold one's peace freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 1

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English pes < Old French, variant of pais < Latin pax (stem pāc-); akin to pact

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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