Wiktionary:Word of the day/2025/May 16

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Word of the day
for May 16
wand of peace n
  1. (Scotland, law, historical) A wand or staff with a silver tip which was given to an outlaw as a sign that they were restored to the king's or queen's peace; and also carried by a messenger of the monarch as a symbol of office, to be broken in protest in cases of deforcement (resistance to the execution of the law).

Today is the International Day of Living Together in Peace, which is recognized by the United Nations to emphasize the importance of inclusion, solidarity, and understanding despite differences, and to promote reconciliation to help people live together in peace and sustainable development.

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