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maintien de la paix — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • peacekeeping noun The activity of maintaining peace between hostile groups or nations, often using a sanctioned military force.

Senses

maintien de la paix is used for these senses in English:

  • peacekeeping The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]