compromise
/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ · noun
Meaning
- 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 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.
- 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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