Compromise

Compromise

(1):

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

(2):

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

(3):

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

(4):

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

(5):

(v. i.) To agree; to accord.

(6):

(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.

(7):

(n.) To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

(8):

(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.