compromis

American  

[kom-pruh-mee] / ˈkɒm prəˌmi /

noun

International Law.

• compromises
  plural

1. 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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• compromises
  plural

Etymology

Origin of compromis

1590–1600; < French: literally, compromise

Example Sentences

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compromises

Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

But the US military has previously admitted it had to make compromises -- mainly on the internal decor -- to get the aircraft into service as quickly as possible for Trump.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Lincoln was saying something fundamental: The Declaration, not the Constitution with its indefensible compromises on slavery, was the cause worth fighting for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

He mediated between demigods, listened to all sides of an argument, found compromises.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan