A cease-fire agreement, also known as a TRUCE, is an agreement between two or more parties to end hostilities and suspend fighting. It is usually negotiated between the warring parties and is often accompanied by a formal document that outlines the terms of the agreement. The term 'cease-fire agreement' is derived from the Latin phrase cessare bellum, which means 'to stop the war.' Cease-fire agreements are often used to end wars or conflicts, but can also be used to temporarily suspend hostilities in order to allow for negotiations or humanitarian aid.