compromise
1. com.promise \'ka:m-pr*-.mi-z\ n [ME, mutual promise to abide by an
arbiter's decision, fr. MF compromis,]fr. L compromissum, fr. neut. of
compromissus, pp. of compromittere to promise mutually, fr. com- +
promittere to promise - more at PROMISE 1a: the process or a result of
settlement by arbitration or by consent reac hed by mutual concessions 1b:
something blending the characteristics of two others 2: a committal to
something prejudicial : SURRENDER
2. compromise vt obs 1: to bind by mutual agreement 2: to adjust or
settle by mutual concessions 3: to expose to discredit or mischief 1: to
come to agreement by concession 2: to make a shameful or disreputable
concession - com.pro.mis.er n