A flag truce, also called a flag of truce, is a gesture of peace between warring nations or groups. There are several synonyms for the term, including an armistice, ceasefire, peace offering, and a truce. An armistice is an agreement made between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a specific period. A ceasefire denotes a temporary halt in hostilities, often arranged during a battle, with the intention to allow both sides to regroup. A peace offering signifies an act of reconciliation or a gesture intended to put an end to a conflict. Finally, a truce conveys a pause in fighting, usually agreed upon by both warring parties to allow for negotiations to occur.