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Springsteen possibly has time for British break (5)

Ross

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truce

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'break' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for truce that I've seen before include "move towards permanent peace" , "Agreement to stop battle" , "Temporary cessation of hostilities" , "Cease-fire, armistice" , "Agreed ceasefire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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