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

How to use compromis in a sentence

Mais monsieur, je dois donc vous avertir tout bonnement que si vous entrez dans la ville, vous serez—enfin vous serez compromis!
Eothen|A. W. Kinglake
The parties may, however, beforehand stipulate in the Compromis the possibility of an appeal.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
Le Bureau communique sans dlai chaque arbitre le compromis et les noms des autres Membres du Tribunal.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
Si le compromis n'a pas dtermin les langues employer, il en est dcid par le Tribunal.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim

Les Parties peuvent se rserver dans le compromis de demander la rvision de la sentence arbitrale.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim