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compromis
[ kom-pruh-mee ]
/ ˈkɒm prəˌmi /
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noun, plural com·pro·mises [kom-pruh-meez]. /ˈkɒm prəˌmiz/. International Law.
a formal document, executed in common by nations submitting a dispute to arbitration, that defines the matter at issue, the rules of procedure and the powers of the arbitral tribunal, and the principles for determining the award.
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Origin of compromis
1590–1600; <French: literally, compromise
Words nearby compromis
compressor, comprimario, comprise, comprised, comprize, compromis, compromise, compromised, compromise joint, Compromise of 1850, compromise rail
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