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Definition of Compromise

Compromise
Compromise Com"pro*mise, n. [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise.] 1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs.] --Burrill. 2. 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. But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows. --Shak. All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. --Burke. An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions. --Hallam. 3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right. I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim and title to them. --Lamb.
Compromise
Compromise Com"pro*mise, v. i. 1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.] 2. To make concession for conciliation and peace.

Meaning of Compromise from wikipedia

- To compromise is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand. In arguments, compromise means finding agreement...
- Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions End of Atlantic slave trade Missouri Compromise Tariff of 1828 Nat Turner's Rebellion Nullification crisis End of slavery...
- Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions End of Atlantic slave trade Missouri Compromise Tariff of 1828 Nat Turner's Rebellion Nullification crisis End of slavery...
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- The Ioannina compromise (also spelled Joanina) takes its name from an informal meeting of foreign ministers of the states of the European Union which took...
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- What came to be known as the Atlanta Compromise stemmed from a speech given by Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee Institute, to the Cotton...