What does "keep the peace" mean?

To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.

Keep the peace

Common synonyms include: be conservative, be moderate, be pacifistic, keep within bounds, keep within compass, live temperately.

verb

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Verb

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To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation. idiomatic
"The police were called in to keep the peace during the political demonstration."

"The police were called in to keep the peace during the political demonstration."