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Reverse conclusion to provide brief respite (5)

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truce

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'respite' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for truce that I've seen before include "Temporary pause in war" , "Agreed pause in fighting" , "Cuter (anag.)" , "bit of peace" , "Agreed ceasefire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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