eldupphör

== Swedish == === Etymology === eld +‎ upphör === Noun === eldupphör n cessation of fire, cease-fire Near-synonym: vapenvila (“cease-fire”) ==== Usage notes ==== vapenvila is the usual term for a ceasefire or truce agreed between warring parties. eldupphör originally relates to an order to cease fire given in the battlefield. ==== Declension ==== ==== Related terms ==== eld upphör === References === “eldupphör”, in Svenska Akademiens ordlista [Wordlist of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) “eldupphör”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish)