"Peace accords" is a term that refers to agreements made between warring parties in order to end a conflict. Other synonyms for this term include peace treaty, ceasefire agreement, peace deal, armistice, reconciliation pact, or peace settlement. A peace treaty is a formal agreement that brings an end to an ongoing conflict between two or more groups. A ceasefire agreement is an attempt to halt fighting temporarily, while negotiations for a more permanent resolution continue. A peace deal is a general term used to describe any agreement that aims to bring about peace between two or more parties. Armistice refers to a temporary truce or pause in fighting. Reconciliation pact involves parties agreeing to reconcile. Lastly, a peace settlement is an agreement that puts an end to a conflict once and for all.