Compromise

  • 31compromise — 1. noun /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz,ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ a) The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions. b) A committal to something derogatory or objecti …

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  • 32compromise — Synonyms and related words: Eisenhower Doctrine, Monroe Doctrine, Nixon Doctrine, Truman Doctrine, accommodate, accommodation, adjust, adjustment, agreement, amends, appeasement, arrange matters, arrangement, atonement, balance of power, bargain …

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  • 33compromise —    to expose to embarrassment or danger    Literally, to accept a lowering of standards. It describes involving in or revealing adultery, homosexuality, murder, etc.:     He began to fiddle with his clothes... is he going to do it here, in public …

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  • 34compromise — / kɒmprəmaɪz/ noun an agreement between two sides, where each side gives way a little ● Management offered £5 an hour, the union asked for £9, and a compromise of £7.50 was reached. ■ verb to reach an agreement by giving way a little ● He asked… …

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  • 35Compromise (in Canon Law) — • In a general sense, a mutual promise or contract of two parties in controversy to refer their differences to the decision of arbitrators Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Compromise (in Canon Law)     Compromise …

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  • 36Compromise Township, Champaign County, Illinois — Compromise Township   Township   Location in Champaign County …

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  • 37Compromise (film) — Compromise Directed by Alan Crosland Produced by Warner Brothers Written by Jay Gelzer(novel:Compromise) Edward T. Lowe, Jr.(scenario) Starring …

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  • 38compromise verdict — see verdict Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. compromise verdict …

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  • 39compromise agreement — index composition (agreement in bankruptcy) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 compromise agreement …

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  • 40compromise and settlement — Settlement of a dispute by mutual agreement to avoid a lawsuit. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. compromise and settlement Settlement of a dispute by mutual agreemen …

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