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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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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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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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