Compromise

kom′prō-mīz, n. a settlement of differences by mutual conce ion, adjustment of one's theories or principles.— v.t. to settle by mutual agreement and conce ion: to pledge: to involve or bring into question—to expose one's self to risk of danger or misunderstanding.— p.adj. Com′promised , exposed to danger or discredit. [Fr. comp rom is —L. com pro mittĕre , -mi um — com , together, promittĕre , to promise.]