Word Definition

Compromise

  1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
  2. To make concession for conciliation and peace.
  3. To agree; to accord.
  4. A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement.
  5. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
  6. To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
  7. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
  8. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

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