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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: compromise (0.01244 detik)
Found 3 items, similar to compromise.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: compromise kompromi
English → English (WordNet) Definition: compromise compromise n 1: a middle way between two extremes [syn: via media] 2: an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'" compromise v 1: make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; “nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise” 2: settle by concession 3: expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; “The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Compromise Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, n. [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise.] 1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs.] --Burrill. [1913 Webster] 2. 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. [1913 Webster] But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows. --Shak. [1913 Webster] All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. --Burke. [1913 Webster] An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions. --Hallam. [1913 Webster] 3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right. [1913 Webster] I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim and title to them. --Lamb. [1913 Webster] Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. i. 1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. To make concession for conciliation and peace. [1913 Webster] Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised; p. pr. & vb. n. Compromising.] [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.] 1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. [1913 Webster] The controversy may easily be compromised. --Fuller. [1913 Webster] 3. 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. [1913 Webster] To pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: compromise kompromi
English → English (WordNet) Definition: compromise compromise n 1: a middle way between two extremes [syn: via media] 2: an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'" compromise v 1: make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; “nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise” 2: settle by concession 3: expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; “The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Compromise Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, n. [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise.] 1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs.] --Burrill. [1913 Webster] 2. 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. [1913 Webster] But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows. --Shak. [1913 Webster] All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. --Burke. [1913 Webster] An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions. --Hallam. [1913 Webster] 3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right. [1913 Webster] I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim and title to them. --Lamb. [1913 Webster] Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. i. 1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. To make concession for conciliation and peace. [1913 Webster] Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised; p. pr. & vb. n. Compromising.] [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.] 1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. [1913 Webster] The controversy may easily be compromised. --Fuller. [1913 Webster] 3. 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. [1913 Webster] To pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
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