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- Compromise - n. - A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
- Compromise - n. - 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.
- Compromise - n. - A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
- Compromise - n. - To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
- Compromise - n. - To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
- Compromise - n. - 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.
- Compromise - v. i. - To agree; to accord.
- Compromise - v. i. - To make concession for conciliation and peace.
- Compromised - imp. & p. p. - of Compromise
- Compromiser - n. - One who compromises.
- Compromise - n. - A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
- Tariff - n. - A schedule, system, or scheme of duties imposed by the government of a country upon goods imported or exported; as, a revenue tariff; a protective tariff; Clay's compromise tariff. (U. S. 1833).