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Compromises

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

📖 Definitions of "Compromises"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

    "a compromise of character or right"

  3. 3

    In data security, a violation of the security system such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

verb
  1. 1

    To bind by mutual agreement.

  2. 2

    To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

  3. 3

    To find a way between extremes.

  4. 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.

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