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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== |
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Etymology
Middle English, mutual promise to abide by an arbiter's decision, from Anglo-French compromisse, from Latin compromissum, from neuter of compromissus, past participle of compromittere to promise mutually, from com- + promittere to promise — more at promise
- Date: 15th century
Definitions
- 1 a : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
- 2 : a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial <a compromise of principles>