1com·pro·mise 
/ˈkɑ:mprəˌmaɪz/ noun
plural com·pro·mis·es /ˈkɑ:mprəˌmaɪz/ noun 1 : a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute [noncount] ▪ the art of political compromise ▪ To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise. [count] ▪ Both boys will have to make compromises if they are to share the room. [=they will each have to give up something in order to get along] ▪ The two sides were unable to reach a compromise. [=unable to come to an agreement] — often used before another noun ▪ a compromise agreement/amendment/verdict/measure 2 [count] : something that combines the qualities of two different things — often + between ▪ The style is a happy compromise between formal and informal. 3 : a change that makes something worse and that is not done for a good reason [noncount] ▪ a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise [count] ▪ She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles.
