Peace

n. [O. Fr. pais, paiz, pes, N. Fr. paix, Pr. patz, Sp. & Pg. paz, It. pace, Lat. pax, pacis, A-S. pais.]

1. A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose.
2. Freedom from war; exemption from, or cessation of, hostilities; absence of embroilment with private, civil, or foreign enemies.
3. Quiet and order as guaranteed by the laws; absence of civil disturbance; public tranquillity; as, against the peace; to break the peace. “Keep the peace, I say.” Shak.
4. Freedom from agitation or disturbance by the passions; quietness of mind; tranquillity; calmness; quiet of conscience.

Great peace have they that love thy law. Ps. cxix. 165. 5. A state of reconciliation between parties at variance; harmony; concord. Peace is sometimes used as an exclamation in commanding silence, quiet, or order. “Peace! the lovers are asleep.” Crashaw. At peace, in a state of peace; not engaged in war, controversy, enmity, internal struggle, or the like. — Justice of the peace, a petty judicial officer. — To be sworn of the peace, to be charged on oath with the preservation of the public peace; to be sworn in as a public officer. — To hold one's peace, to be silent; to suppress one's thoughts; not to speak. — To make one's peace, to reconcile, or to become reconciled; to assuage anger or enmity. “I will make your peace with him.” Shak. — To make peace, to cause a cessation of hostilities; to put an end to war, quarrel, enmity, or the like.