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Pause is not required in fight (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rest

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'pause' is the definition.
(I know that rest is a type of pause)

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(Other definitions for rest that I've seen before include "Tranquillity" , "Balance" , "Holiday" , "Remain" , "Repose - remainder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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