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Definition of 'peacekeeping'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) peacekeeping
the maintenance of international peace and security, as by the enforcement of a truce.

2. (adj.) peacekeeping
for or pertaining to peacekeeping.

Etymology: (1960–65)

Definition of 'peacekeeping'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) peacekeeping, peacekeeping mission, peacekeeping operation
the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

2. (adj) peacekeeping
of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces
"a peacekeeping force"

Definition of 'peacekeeping'

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

1. peacekeeping
Military operations undertaken with the consent of all major parties to a dispute, designed to monitor and facilitate implementation of an agreement (cease fire, truce, or other such agreement) and support diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term political settlement. See also peace building; peace enforcement; peacemaking; peace operations.

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