Definition of compromise

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

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Straight-pight :: Straight-out (a.) Acting without concealment, obliquity, or compromise; hence, unqualified; thoroughgoing..
Intransigent :: Intransigent (a.) Refusing compromise; uncompromising; irreconcilable.
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
Compromissorial :: Compromissorial (a.) Relating to compromise.
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)..
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..
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 bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
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..
Compromit :: Compromit (n.) To put to hazard, by some indiscretion; to endanger; to compromise; as, to compromit the honor or the safety of a nation..
Temperament :: Temperament (v. t.) Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by mutual compromises or concessions.
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..
Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To make concession for conciliation and peace.
Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To agree; to accord.
Compromiser :: Compromiser (n.) One who compromises.
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right..
Compromised :: Compromised (imp. & p. p.) of Compromis.
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
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..
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