compromise
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prəˌmaɪz noun
1.
a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
2.
the result of such a settlement.
3.
something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
4.
an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.
verb (used with object)
5.
to settle by a compromise.
6.
to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.
7.
Obsolete.
a.
to bind by bargain or agreement.
b.
to bring to terms.
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verb (used without object)
8.
to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.
9.
to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.
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compromise (ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides |
| 2. | the terms of such a settlement |
| 3. | something midway between two or more different things |
| 4. | an exposure of one's good name, reputation, etc, to injury |
| —vb | |
| 5. | to settle (a dispute) by making concessions |
| 6. | (tr) to expose (a person or persons) to disrepute |
| 7. | (tr) to prejudice unfavourably; weaken: his behaviour compromised his chances |
| 8. | obsolete (tr) to pledge mutually |
| [C15: from Old French compromis, from Latin comprōmissum mutual agreement to accept the decision of an arbiter, from comprōmittere, from prōmittere to promise] | |
| 'compromiser | |
| —n | |
| 'compromisingly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
compromise
1426, "a joint promise to abide by an arbiter's decision," from M.Fr. compromis, from L. compromissus, pp. of compromittere "to make a mutual promise" (to abide by an arbiter's decision), from com- "together" + promittere (see promise). The main modern sense is from extension
to the settlement itself (1479).
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Example sentences from the web
Other historians, however, have argued that no such compromise existed.
No compromise was found because a compromise was deemed virtually impossible.
However, in power, greens like all politicians often compromise.
The influence of the new administration was now thrown in favor of the compromise.
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