Moment of silence
PERIOD OF SILENT CONTEMPLATION, PRAYER, REFLECTION, OR MEDITATION AT A GATHERING, OFTEN AS A GESTURE OF RESPECT IN MOURNING
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A moment of silence (also referred to as a minute's silence or a one-minute silence) is a period of silent contemplation, prayer, reflection, or meditation. Similar to flying a flag at half-mast, a moment of silence is often a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have died recently, or as part of a tragic historical event, such as Remembrance Day.