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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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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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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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