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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD 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 | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD 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 | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 a : settlement of [[differences]] by arbitration or by consent reached by [[Sharing|mutual]] concessions | *1 a : settlement of [[differences]] by arbitration or by consent reached by [[Sharing|mutual]] concessions | ||
Latest revision as of 23:41, 12 December 2020
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>
