Peace

Peace is generally defined as a state of quiet or tranquillity, as an absence of disturbance or agitation. (Pax = Absentia Belli)

More specifically, it can refer to an absence of violence or war. In this sense, peace between and within national states is a goal of many persons and organisations, notably the United Nations. Peace can be voluntary, where potential agitators choose to abstain from disturbance, or it can be enforced, by suppressing those who might otherwise cause such disturbance.

See also: Peace process, Pacifism, Projects working for peace among Israelis and Arabs