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'''Peace''' is a state of [[harmony]], the absence of hostility. This term is applied to describe a cessation of violent international conflict; in this international context, peace is the opposite of [[war]]. ''Peace'' can also describe a relationship between any parties characterized by [[respect]], [[justice]], and [[goodwill]].
'''Peace''' is a state of [[harmony]], the absence of hostility. This term is applied to describe a cessation of violent international conflict; in this international context, peace is the opposite of [[war]]. ''Peace'' can also describe a relationship between any parties characterized by [[respect]], [[justice]], and [[goodwill]].
More generally, peace can pertain to an individual relative to her or his environment, as ''[[peaceful]]'' can describe calm, serenity, and silence. This latter understanding of peace can also pertain to an individual's sense of himself or herself, as to be "at peace" with one's self would indicate the same serenity, calm, and [[equilibrium]] within oneself.
More generally, peace can pertain to an individual relative to her or his environment, as ''[[peaceful]]'' can describe calm, serenity, and silence. This latter understanding of peace can also pertain to an individual's sense of himself or herself, as to be "at peace" with one's self would indicate the same serenity, calm, and [[equilibrium]] within oneself.
