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CESSAR-FOGO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- War and Peace (International Law)
- Military Strategy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cease-fire
1, record 1, English, cease%2Dfire
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ceasefire 2, record 1, English, ceasefire
correct
- cease fire 3, record 1, English, cease%20fire
correct, NATO
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A command given to any unit or individual firing any weapon to stop engaging the target. 3, record 1, English, - cease%2Dfire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The general effect of a cease-fire is to prohibit absolutely hostilities and operations within the area subject of the order or agreement, and during the period of time stipulated. 4, record 1, English, - cease%2Dfire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The National Guard of Ukraine says Sunday's cease-fire was broken and the evacuation plans have been halted after Russian forces opened fire. 5, record 1, English, - cease%2Dfire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cessez-le-feu
1, record 1, French, cessez%2Dle%2Dfeu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cessez le feu 2, record 1, French, cessez%20le%20feu
correct, masculine noun, NATO, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commandement donné à toute unité ou individu employant tout type d'arme, sommant cette unité ou cet individu d'arrêter l'engagement de l'objectif. 2, record 1, French, - cessez%2Dle%2Dfeu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
- Estrategia militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cese al fuego
1, record 1, Spanish, cese%20al%20fuego
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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