Amity Definition Oxford English Dictionary

He was a good husband, lived in peace and friendship with his wife and loved his children very much. †7. With or a possessive. A state or relationship of harmony and friendship with a person in authority, as monarch, lord, etc.; the goodwill, indulgences or consent of such a person. Obsolete. Although this pleasant precedent was wisely cited with all the openness and apparent friendship, Bradford rejected the petition. From the Latin amicus, „friend”, friendship means „friendly relations”. This strong sense of friendship adds irony to the name of the book and later to the movie The Amityville horror about a terrible city with a strangely cheerful name. In reality, however, friendship means „mutual understanding and peace.” Wouldn`t it be nice if all the nations of the world lived in friendship? The word friendship refers to a peaceful and friendly nature, similar to the French word ami or „ami”. 2. Freedom from conflict or disagreement between individuals (or especially during early use, between an individual and God); a state of kindness; Friendship, harmony. Sometimes used in a generalized sense, with elements of sense 3 and 4. See also sentences 2 and 3.

And Onias received the ambassador with honor and received the letters mentioning alliance and friendship. The legend that can still be read about the Corporation club of the Elizabethan date is serious about this ancient friendship. Search for every word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner`s Dictionary app. About a week later, Edward received a message from Bruce expressing a strong desire for agreement and friendship. Definition of the friendship name of oxford Advanced Learner`s Dictionary 9. the king`s peace (also the peace and variants of the queen): the protection that the monarch guarantees to some people, such as those who are employed in royal shops, travel on the highway, etc. See also Sinn 1b et pax ecclesiae n. Now historical.

Peace Research n. (often with singular agreement) the academic study of the causes of conflict and other issues related to the establishment or maintenance of peace. One. Absence of fear, disorders (emotional, mental or spiritual) or inner conflicts; Quiet, tranquility. 8. A person who embodies or promotes peace, harmony, harmony, etc. Used in later usage primarily by Christ, often with an allusion to Ephesians 2:14; cf. also Prince of Peace to Prince No. 4b.c. Conclude a treaty at the end of a war; promote reconciliation between individuals or parties; to be or to be reconciled.

In addition: to enter into friendly relations with a person or party. One. the absence of civil unrest or unrest; public order and security. Making peace: enforcing public order (now archaic). In quotation marks. ? a11601 with reference to forest laws. d. Peace with honor n.

Peace maintained or assured without loss of national pride; also in prolonged use. Peace Pledge n. †(a) English History = frank-pledge n. 1 (obsolete); (b) The obligation to refrain from any struggle or to promote peace. Peace Work n. [in quotation marks 1861, taciturn from the work of agreement n.] (a) Efforts to promote, maintain or restore peace; (b) The functions of a force in peacetime; (also) the usual work of a workforce in peacetime (as opposed to war work). Peace pipe n. a tobacco pipe traditionally smoked as a sign of peace among the Indians of North America (cf.

Peace Pipe n. to Pipe No. 1,27b and Calumet No.); also figuratively. Duty not to be in North America means a bail required by a court from a person who is believed to pose a threat to the safety or property of others in order to prevent that person from disturbing the peace; see preliminary injunction n. in the case of interim injunction adj. Compounds. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Peace speaker n. a person who negotiates or advocates peace; a person who participates in peace talks. .

10. Christian Church. Mainly with the. Originally: the kiss of peace; = pax n.1 2. In later use too: an act that symbolizes the kiss of peace or takes its place, as a light embrace, as a handshake or as a bow. Peacemaker n. a person or organization that advocates, encourages or brings peace; (in later use) spec. which aims to implement measures to create or maintain peace in a region affected by war or other conflicts, usually by supporting economic, political and social development. In the 1914 quote, the universal peace in attributive use shows the modification of the constructors instead of this link. Peace Prize is a prize awarded in recognition of a contribution to the promotion of peace (mainly in reference to the Nobel Prize). Peace Belt n.

North America (now historic) a wampum belt used by north American Indians as a sign of peace. Arrest warrant for the peace n. arrest warrant for a justice of the peace. Peace workers n. (a) a member of a peacetime workforce (rare); (b) A person involved in the promotion, maintenance or restoration of peace; a peace activist or a member of a peacekeeping organization. Peace lily n. a tropical plant of the genus Spathiphyllum (family Araceae), several varieties of which are cultivated for their white paths; also called peace plant. c.

The personification of peace (meaning 6a); the goddess of peace. Peace dividend n. at the origin and mainly the financial benefits of the United States arising from the reduction in defense spending; an amount of public money that could be available for other purposes in the event of a reduction in defence spending. Peace process n. a series of initiatives, talks, etc. aimed at a negotiated solution between the warring or protesting parties. d. swear peace against (a person) (also †pray): swear that one is physically afraid of (a person) so that he or she may be forced to keep the peace. Even † swear peace.

Now historic. Peace play n. [post-war game n. in war n.1 connections 4] an exercise for the preservation of international peace. Peacekeeping n. armed forces and military supplies maintained by a country in peacetime. People of Peace n. (with plural agreement) a peace movement founded in Northern Ireland in 1976 to work for a peaceful solution to the conflict in that country. Peace speech n. a) Conversation or discussion on peace or cessation of hostilities; an example of this; (plural) Discussions or negotiations with the aim of achieving peace in certain circumstances.

A sign of peace n. a sign or gesture that symbolizes peace; (common in later use) spec. a gesture that is done by raising the hand with the palm turned upside down and stretching the first two fingers in the shape of A (= sign V n° 2a). Peace Day n. a) a day when peace is achieved (after a war, etc.); (b) (usually with broad initials) a day to commemorate a particular peace treaty or ceasefire or to celebrate efforts to ensure peace in the world. ► indicates the date of writing of this text (as opposed to the date of the supporting documents). Plus 5. Absence of noise, movement or activity; Silence, silence. At the earliest in † have peace: remain silent (obsolete). See also sentences 1. † peace-loving adj.

Obsolete poetic (a soul that left in peace. . Symbol of peace n. a symbol that is considered the emblem of peace; in particular, the symbol (consisting of a circle halved by a vertical diameter with an inverted V in the lower half) adopted by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and other movements. b. With and the name of the organ, faculty, etc., in which such peace is considered resident; now mostly in peace. Peace Guild n. European History a guild founded to preserve peace; = frith-guild n. to frith n.1 compounds.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; last modified version published online in December 2021). P6. no peace for the bad guys and variants: no rest or tranquility (especially for the speaker); constant fear, responsibility or work. Originally in or with an allusion to biblical usage (Isaiah 48:22; 57:21; cf. also no rest for the restless n.1 sentence 11a). Now, often more humorous or ironic than with a real hint of wickedness (cf. for my sins in sin no. 1a). peace-wright rarely a person who arranges a peace. One. the absence or cessation of war or hostilities; the state or condition of a nation or community in which it is not at war with another; Peace.

P1. keep your peace (even have †, keep it): be silent or silent; to remain silent; Avoid commenting or criticizing. Migration for Peace n.a) a means of supporting peace; (b) rare (now historic) slow dance introduced shortly after the end of the First World War (1914-18). . Peace line n. a demarcation line drawn to avoid conflicts. P9. Peace be with him (and its variants): used as an expression of reverence for prophets, religious leaders and other prominent figures in Islam and (in previous usage too) in Judaism; or (occasionally) deceased relatives or friends: „Peace be granted to him.” Often used in parentheses, especially after a name or title. Find the answers online with Practical English Usage, your essential guide to English language problems.

one. maintain peace (including peace): maintain law and order; prevent or refrain from public disturbances or disturbances; (Gen.) To prevent or refrain from quarrels, quarrels, disruptive behaviors or to display hostile feelings, etc., the peace plant n. † a) the olive (obsolete); (b) = peace lily n. . . . . .