n. - A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
n. - A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement.
n. - A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
n. - To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
n. - To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
n. - To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
v. i. - To agree; to accord.
v. i. - To make concession for conciliation and peace.