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/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ · com·pro·mise
noun
- The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions. The two parties reached a compromise on the terms of the contract.
- A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender. The politician's compromise on the issue damaged his reputation.
- 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. The company suffered a compromise of their customer data due to a cyberattack.
verb
- To bind by mutual agreement. The two countries compromised on the terms of the treaty.
- To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. The two sides compromised on the price of the deal.
- To find a way between extremes. The politician had to compromise on her stance to pass the bill.
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Did you know? The word 'compromise' comes from the Old French word 'compromettre', which means 'to promise together', reflecting the idea of mutual agreement and concession.