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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006) |
compromise
n 1: a middle way between two extremes [syn: compromise, via
media]
2: an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the
newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they
considered it `business as usual'"
v 1: make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get
everything he wants; we all must compromise"
2: settle by concession
3: expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute;
"The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the
spy"
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
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.]
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Laban and himself were compromised
That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied
Should fall as Jacob's hire. --Shak.
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2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
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The controversy may easily be compromised. --Fuller.
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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.
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To pardon all who had been compromised in the late
disturbances. --Motley.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
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.
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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.
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But basely yielded upon compromise
That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows.
--Shak.
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All government, indeed every human benefit and
enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is
founded on compromise and barter. --Burke.
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An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a
never failing characteristic of religious factions.
--Hallam.
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3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a
prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of
character or right.
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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. --Lamb.
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4. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. i.
1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.]
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2. To make concession for conciliation and peace.
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5. Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) |
COMPROMISE, contracts. An agreement between two or more persons, who, to
avoid a lawsuit, amicably settle their differences, on such terms as they
can agree upon. Vide Com. Dig. App. tit. Compromise.
2. It will be proper to consider, 1. by whom the compromise must be
made; 2. its form; 3. the subject of the compromise; 4. its effects.
3. It must be made by a person having a right and capacity to enter
into the contract, and carry out his part of it, or by one having lawful
authority from such person.
4. The compromise may be by parol or in writing, and the writing may be
under seal or not: though as a general rule a partner cannot bind his
copartner by deed, unless expressly authorized, yet it would seem that a
compromise with the principal is an act which a partner may do in behalf of
his copartners, and that, though under seal, it would conclude the firm. 2
Swanst. 539.
5. The compromise may relate to a civil claim, either as a matter of
contract, or for a tort, but it must be of something uncertain; for if the
debt be certain and undisputed, a payment of a part will not, of itself,
discharge the whole. A claim connected with a criminal charge cannot be
compromised. 1 Chit. Pr. 17. See Nev. & Man. 275.
6. The compromise puts an end to the suit, if it be proceeding, and
bars any Suit which may afterwards be instituted. It has the effect of res
judicata. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 798-9.
7. In the civil law, a compromise is an agreement between two or more
persons, who, wishing to settle their disputes, refer the matter, in
controversy to arbitrators, who are so called because those who choose them
give them full powers to arbitrate and decide what shall appear just and
reasonable, to put an end -to the differences of which they are made the
judges. 1 Domat, Lois Civ. lib. h.t. 14. Vide Submission; Ch. Pr. Index, h.t.
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6. The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906) |
COMPROMISE, n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives
each adversary the satisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought
not to have, and is deprived of nothing except what was justly his
due.
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