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Interim :: Interim (n.) A name given to each of three compromises made by the emperor Charles V. of Germany for the sake of harmonizing the connecting opinions of Protestants and Catholics.

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

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

Compromise :: Compromise (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..

Commit :: Commit (v. t.) To pledge or bind; to compromise, expose, or endanger by some decisive act or preliminary step; -- often used reflexively; as, to commit one's self to a certain course..

Compromiser :: Compromiser (n.) One who compromises.

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

Temperament :: Temperament (v. t.) A system of compromises in the tuning of organs, pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave. This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies the ear, while it has the convenienc

Compound :: Compound (v. i.) To effect a composition; to come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; -- usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration..

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

Compromise :: Compromise (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..

Compound :: Compound (v. t.) To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise; to discharge from obligation upon terms different from those which were stipulated; as, to compound a debt..

Compounder :: Compounder (n.) One who attempts to bring persons or parties to terms of agreement, or to accomplish, ends by compromises..

Intransigent :: Intransigent (a.) Refusing compromise; uncompromising; irreconcilable.

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

Temperament :: Temperament (v. t.) Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by mutual compromises or concessions.

Compromissorial :: Compromissorial (a.) Relating to compromise.

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

Tariff :: Tariff (n.) A schedule, system, or scheme of duties imposed by the government of a country upon goods imported or exported; as, a revenue tariff; a protective tariff; Clay's compromise tariff. (U. S. 1833)..

Uncompromising :: Uncompromising (a.) Not admitting of compromise; making no truce or concessions; obstinate; unyielding; inflexible.

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