compromise

UK /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ US /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
verb 5noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

But basely yielded upon compromise / That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows.

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

2

A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.

a compromise of character or right

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.

3

A breach of a computer or network's rules such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

verb

1

To bind by mutual agreement.

Laban and himself were compromised / That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied / Should fall as Jacob's hire.

2

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

The controversy may easily be compromised.

3

To find a way between extremes.

4

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.

to pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances

5

To cause impairment of.

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