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Definition of Compromises

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 Compromises from wikipedia

- possible compromise is an important problem in fields like game theory and the voting system. Research indicates that suboptimal compromises are often...
- of action if the compromise p****ed. While some delegates preached secession, the moderates ruled and proposed a series of compromises, including extending...
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- Great Compromise may refer to: The Great Compromise (song) by John Prine The Great Compromise (album) by The Junior Varsity The Connecticut Compromise, provision...
- In the United Kingdom, a compromise agreement is a specific type of contract, regulated by statute, between an employer and its employee (or ex-employee)...
- "Compromise of 1877" (in reference to the Compromises of 1820, 1824, 1850, and failed Compromises of 1861) in Reunion and Reaction: The Compromise of...
- Indicator of compromise (IoC) in computer forensics is an artifact observed on a network or in an operating system that, with high confidence, indicates...
- Compromising Positions is a 1985 American film released by Paramount Pictures and directed by Frank Perry. The screenplay, by Susan Isaacs, was adapted...
- The Luxembourg Compromise (or Luxembourg Accord) was an agreement reached in January 1966 to resolve the "Empty Chair Crisis" which had caused a stalemate...
- The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program, in the United States, is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program under 26 U.S.C. § 7122, which allows qualified...