What is an armistice?

A. a declaration of war

B. a peace treaty, ending a conflict

C. a treaty outlining the reparation payments at the end of a war

D. an agreement to quit fighting while the terms of peace are established

An armistice is d) an agreement to quit fighting while the terms of peace are established. An armistice is a formal agreement to stop fighting between warring parties, however it is not necessarily the end of a war, since it is more of a cessation of hostilities, while a definitive peace treaty is in the process of fruition.