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

The parties have discussed compromises including Paramount agreeing to operate the two companies’ movie studios separately for a period rather than immediately combining them, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

I’ve been testing Android versions from Samsung and Google since 2019, and those early editions came with too much screen and too many compromises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Gasly was never going to hold on to the lead, and the Alpine's lack of pace after his stunning qualifying performance, aided by compromises elsewhere, soon began to tell.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Phil music director, remains the Bowl, a fabulous gathering place but one of musical compromises along with exaltation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

He spoke without regret about the compromises he’s made along the path from organic farmer to agribusiness executive.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan