Word Finder - compromises

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The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

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A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.

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a compromise of character or right

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In data security, a violation of the security system such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

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To bind by mutual agreement.

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To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

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To find a way between extremes.

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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.

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To cause impairment of.

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To breach (a security system).

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He tried to compromise the security in the computer by guessing the password.

There are compromises that need to be made.

These diseases include diabetes, Down syndrome, AIDS, and any disease or condition that compromises the immune system and reduces the number of white blood cells in the body for extended periods.

Opinions vary as to whether or not the convenience of the front closure compromises the comfort or support, but this is a matter for the individual to weigh and attest.

Most will come in ranges of small to large, so you will probably have to make some compromises.

At the end of the show, the budget is revealed and couple details exactly how the money was spent to create their dream wedding and where they either had to make compromises and cut corners to stay on track or decide to blow the budget.

Additionally, this report stated that the damage from smoking is so severe and compromises skin health and healing so much that plastic surgeons are reluctant to even touch someone who has smoked in the past six months.

I don't see how telling us what the case is about, who the litigants are and who's the attorney compromises anything.

But he entered into no diplomatic compromises; it was his deepest and most solemn conviction that the sacredoracles of Christendom embraced all the ideals of antiquity.

The necessity of devising compromises with men who had formerly been his tools fretted him both in mind and body.

Finally, although Clay for his support of the compromises and Seward and Chase for their opposition have gained in reputation, Webster has been selected as the special target for hostile criticism.

Particularly notable was his opposition to the compromises in regard to slavery and the slave-trade.

The exclusion of the handicraftsmen from the Rath led, early in the 15th century, to a rising of the craft gilds against the patrician merchants, and in 1410 they forced the latter to recognize the authority of a committee of 48 burghers, which concluded with the senate the so-called First Recess; there were, however, fresh outbursts in 1458 and 1483, which were settled by further compromises.

This interruption, due to the practical prohibition of the industry by the United States courts, on the ground that it was injuring, through the deposit of tailings, agricultural lands and navigable streams, was lessened, though not entirely removed, by compromises and regulations which permit, under certain restrictions, the renewed exploitation of the ancient river-beds by the hydraulic method.

This fatal parsimony had the most serious political consequences, for it crippled the king at every step. Strive and scheme as he might, his needs were so urgent, his enemies so numerous, that, though generally successful in the end, he had always to be content with compromises, adjustments and semi-victories.

The constitution of 1851 was however chiefly a patchwork of compromises.

Once a Christian, he was determined to be so with all his soul, and to shake himself free of all half measures and compromises with the world.

Some of the enthusiasts sank into a sceptical, reactionary frame of mind; while others, with deeper convictions or capable of more lasting excitement, attributed the failure to the fact that only halfmeasures and compromises had been adopted by the government.

The new pope's motto, it is said, was " to establish all things in Christ " (instaurare omnia in Christo); and since, ex hypothesi, he himself was Christ's vicar on earth, the working out of this principle meant in effect the extension and consolidation of the papal authority and, as far as possible, an end to the compromises by means of which the papacy had sought to make friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness.

Yet positive repudiation is very rare though compromises are not uncommon, and a good many illogical arrangements are made that imply forbearance and amity.

Having thus isolated themselves the Aetolians stood at bay behind their walls against the Romans, who refused all compromises, and, after the general surrender in 189, restricted the league to Aetolia proper and assumed control over its foreign relations.

In the matter of free trade and protection he compromises.

They refused to accept all the compromises which Miquel, who was very sympathetic towards them, suggested, and thereby brought about his retirement in May 1901.

The business of a sound theology was to discover and apply those laws, not to patch up fleeting compromises with the intellectual fashions of an age.

The most prominent characteristics of his public life were his predisposition to "compromises" and "pacifications" which generally failed of their object, and his passionate patriotic devotion to the Union.

He was lukewarm toward recognizing the independence of Texas, lest it should aid the increase of slave territory, and generally favoured the freedom of speech and press as regards the question of slavery; yet his various concessions and compromises resulted, as he himself declared, in the abolitionists denouncing him as a slaveholder, and the slaveholders as an abolitionist.

His mind had a natural bent towards compromise on unimportant points, and he showed again and again an almost uncanny gift for producing at a moment's notice the form of words that would give body to such compromises.

This action compromises the impartiality of the planning process.

There were compromises with British imperialism, no matter what the price, to lull the Indian masses with hopes of reforms.

Any alliance has to involve compromises and we compromised on this issue, but we are unable to compromise our socialist republicanism indefinitely.

She had wrestled with the question of mutual self-respect between man and woman; with the limits of the compromises involved in marriage.

However, if a hacker compromises the end-nodes of a VPN connection, they can still sniff the traffic.

Mhdx a dummy group health insurance lead telemarketing plan quot foster said compromises patient care.

Paragraph 12 - We have already commented above on the unsatisfactory nature of the phrase " seriously compromises the welfare " .

The various reconstructions and compromises by modern apologetic and critical writers alike involve without exception an extremely free treatment of the biblical sources and the rejection of many important and circumstantial data.'

The Domesday survey of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Norfolk, &c., shows remarkable deviations in local organization and justice (lagmen, sokes), and great peculiarities as to status (socmen, freemen), while from laws and a few charters we can perceive some influence on criminal law (nidingsvaerk), special usages as to fines (lahslit), the keeping of peace, attestation and sureties of acts (faestermen), &c. But, on the whole, the introduction of Danish and Norse elements,apart from local cases, was more important owing to the conflicts and compromises it called forth and its social results, than on account of any distinct trail of Scandinavian views in English law.

To the third party--in which the Emperor had most confidence--belonged the courtiers who tried to arrange compromises between the other two.

Many of the most trenchant critics failed to engage with the pragmatic compromises involved in doing anything in such an environment.

Paragraph 12 - We have already commented above on the unsatisfactory nature of the phrase " seriously compromises the welfare ".

A common approach is to lightly muddle spearmint leaves in the bottom of a glass, although some people believe that muddling bruises the mint and compromises the quality.

They won't be perfect for everyone, however for many, the compromises that need to be made are greatly outweighed by the benefits.

Though Temple remained optimistic until the end, she was forced to make several compromises along the way.

If you involve your teenager in the design process, you might be pleasantly surprised about the kinds of compromises they will be willing to make.

Unless you have an unlimited budget, you'll need to make compromises along the way.

In terms of coming home for winter break-there are some compromises you can make.

Sharing a room helps kids and teenagers learn how to cooperate with one another, pick up after themselves, and make compromises when things don't go their way.

While it may be a much cheaper alternative, you must consider if it compromises the aesthetics of your home, especially if it is a historic home.

If they're not authentic, that not only pointlessly compromises your wallet, but it compromises your eyes' safety as well.

The combination of EA with TEF compromises digestion, nutrition, and respiration (breathing), creating a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

Not only is this embarrassing, it also compromises other swimmers as well.

Of course, not all shops will be willing to provide this extra service since it could be argued that it compromises the swimsuit if you choose not to buy, but it's worth asking.