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Meaning
Noun
●
The
settlement
of
differences
by
arbitration
or by
consent
reached
by
mutual
concessions.
●
A
committal
to something
derogatory
or
objectionable
; a
prejudicial
concession
; a surrender.
●
In Computer security:
A
breach
of a
computer
or network's
rules
such that
an
unauthorized
disclosure
or
loss
of
sensitive
information may have
occurred
, or the
unauthorized
disclosure
or
loss
itself.
Verb
●
To
bind
by
mutual
agreement.
●
To
adjust
and
settle
by
mutual
concessions
; to compound.
●
To find a way between extremes.
●
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.
●
To cause
impairment
of.
●
To
breach
(a security system).
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Origin
compromise
English
compromis
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Sacrifice
Negotiation
Negotiate
Cooperate
Deal
Alter
Bargain
Conflict
Agreement
Damage
Affect
Threaten
Harm
Surrender
Disrupt
Change
Reconciliation
Violate
Balance
Breach
Challenge
Undermine
Impair
Consensus
Debate
Hinder
Endanger
Solution
Reform
Concession
Hamper
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Resolution
Destroy
Bipartisanship
Weaken
Tradeoff
Ruin
Improve
Disturb
Influence
Reflect
Treaty
Settlement
Interfere
Interrupt
Middle Ground
Common Ground
Give Ground
Give Up
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