compromise

Definition

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

Etymology

From Middle French compromis, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin compromissum (“a compromise, originally a mutual promise to refer to arbitration”), prop. neuter of Latin compromissus, past participle of compromittere (“to make a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter”), from com- (“together”) + promittere (“to promise”); see promise.

Example Sentences

• "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."

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