compromise

[com·pro·mise]

A compromise is a way of settling differences by everybody making concessions. If you want to stay out until 10 and your friend wants to stay out until midnight, 11 is a good compromise.

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A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

Noun
a middle way between two extremes

Noun
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual''"

Verb
settle by concession

Verb
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"

Verb
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"

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n.
A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

n.
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.

n.
A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.

n.
To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

n.
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

n.
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.

v. i.
To agree; to accord.

v. i.
To make concession for conciliation and peace.

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.

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions.

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.

Compromise

Com"pro*mise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised ; p. pr. & vb. n. Compromising.] [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.] 1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.]

Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire.

2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

The controversy may easily be compromised.

3. 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.

To pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances.

Compromise

Com"pro*mise, v. i. 1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.] 2. To make concession for concilation and peace.

A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

To agree; to accord.

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Usage Examples

Art is something to be proud of. Art is no compromise.

A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece.

Compromise is the best and cheapest lawyer.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.

Everybody, even me, sometimes had to compromise on something, doing things we know to be wrong, and this happens doing whatever job in the world. But a singer must have the courage of saying no.

Feeling is the consciousness of the resulting conditions - of success, failure, equilibrium, compromise or balance, in this continuous rivalry of ideas.

But there's one thing we are not going to compromise at all: when it comes to security of Israeli citizens and the State of Israel, there are not going to be any compromises - not now and not in the future.

Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.

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Other Usage Examples

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

For us artists there waits the joyous compromise through art with all that wounded or defeated us in daily life in this way, not to evade destiny, as the ordinary people try to do, but to fulfil it in its true potential - the imagination.

I rise today to discuss the National Intelligence Reform bill. I commend my colleagues in both Houses for their hard work in coming to an agreement. As with any conference, each voice is heard, but none can dominate and compromise must be achieved.

As a woman, my style defines my leadership. It's a gentler, more compassionate approach. I consult, I listen and I compromise where it's in the best interest of the citizens.

A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.

Ain't nobody making music to not be heard and the easiest way to be heard is to be on the radio, but you should never compromise who you are, your values or your morals.

By focusing once and for all on helping the Palestinians build a free society, I have no doubt that an historic compromise between Israelis and Palestinians can be reached and that peace can prevail.

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.

I don't compromise my principles for politics.