Compromise

Compromise

COMPROMISE, noun [Latin To give bond to stand to an award, to promise.See Promise.]

1. A mutual promise or contract of two parties in controversy, to refer their differences to the decision of arbitrators.

2. An amicable agreement between parties in controversy, to settle their differences by mutual concessions.

3. Mutual agreement; adjustment.

[This is its usual signification.]

COMPROMISE, verb transitive

1. To adjust and settle a difference by mutual agreement, with concessions of claims by the parties; to compound.

2. To agree; to accord.

3. To commit; to put to hazard; to pledge by some act or declaration

Quotes:

Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got

Janis Joplin

Tragedy in life normally comes with betrayal and compromise, and trading on your integrity and not having dignity in life. That's really where failure comes. 

Tom Cochrane

But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.

Colin Powell

They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?

Princess Diana

PERSONAL DEFINITION:

To agree of make a deal, and explain reasons and ideas that could work for both sides.

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