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CompromiseCompromise 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.
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.
But basely yielded upon compromise That which his
noble ancestors achieved with blows. --Shak.
All government, indeed every human benefit and
enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is
founded on compromise and barter. --Burke.
An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a
never failing characteristic of religious factions.
--Hallam.
3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a
prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of
character or right.
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. Compromise
Compromise Com"pro*mise, v. i.
1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.]
2. To make concession for conciliation and peace.
Compromiser
Compromiser Com"pro*mi`ser, n.
One who compromises.
Compromissorial
Compromissorial Com`pro*mis*so"ri*al, a.
Relating to compromise. [R.] --Chalmers.
Forepromised
Forepromised Fore`prom"ised, a.
Promised beforehand; pre["e]ngaged. --Bp. Hall.
Promiscuity
Promiscuity Pro`mis*cu"i*ty, n.
Promiscuousness; confusion. --H. Spencer.
PromiscuousPromiscuous Pro*mis"cu*ous, a. [L. promiscuus; pro before, in
place of, for + miscere to mix. See Mix. ]
1. Consisting of individuals united in a body or mass without
order; mingled; confused; undistinguished; as, a
promiscuous crowd or mass.
A wild, where weeds and flowers promiscuous shoot.
--Pope.
2. Distributed or applied without order or discrimination;
not restricted to an individual; common; indiscriminate;
as, promiscuous love or intercourse. Promiscuously
Promiscuously Pro*mis"cu*ous*ly, adv.
In a promiscuous manner.
Promiscuousness
Promiscuousness Pro*mis"cu*ous*ness, n.
The quality or state of being promiscuous.
PromisePromise Prom"ise, a. [F. promesse, L. promissum, fr.
promittere, promissum, to put forth, foretell, promise; pro
forward, for + mittere to send. See Mission. ]
1. In general, a declaration, written or verbal, made by one
person to another, which binds the person who makes it to
do, or to forbear to do, a specified act; a declaration
which gives to the person to whom it is made a right to
expect or to claim the performance or forbearance of a
specified act.
For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more
of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
--Gal. iii.
18.
2. (Law) An engagement by one person to another, either in
words or in writing, but properly not under seal, for the
performance or nonperformance of some particular thing.
The word promise is used to denote the mere engagement of
a person, without regard to the consideration for it, or
the corresponding duty of the party to whom it is made.
--Chitty. Parsons. Burrill.
3. That which causes hope, expectation, or assurance;
especially, that which affords expectation of future
distinction; as, a youth of great promise. --Shak.
My native country was full of youthful promise. --W.
Irving.
4. Bestowal, fulfillment, or grant of what is promised.
He . . . commanded them that they should not depart
from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the
Father. --Acts i. 4. Promise
Promise Prom"ise, v. i.
1. To give assurance by a promise, or binding declaration.
2. To afford hopes or expectation; to give ground to expect
good; rarely, to give reason to expect evil.
Will not the ladies be afeard of the lion? I fear
it, I promise you. --Shak.
Promisee
Promisee Prom`is*ee", n. (Law)
The person to whom a promise is made.
Promiser
Promiser Prom"is*er, n.
One who promises.
PromisingPromising Prom"is*ing, a.
Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance;
as, promising person; a promising day. -- Prom"is*ing*ly,
adv. PromisinglyPromising Prom"is*ing, a.
Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance;
as, promising person; a promising day. -- Prom"is*ing*ly,
adv. Promisor
Promisor Prom"is*or, n. (Law)
One who engages or undertakes; a promiser. --Burrill.
Promissive
Promissive Pro*mis"sive, a.
Making a promise; implying a promise; promising. [R.]
Promissorily
Promissorily Prom"is*so*ri*ly, adv.
In a promissory manner. --Sir T. Browne.
PromissoryPromissory Prom"is*so*ry, a.
Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to
be done or forborne.
Promissory note (Law), a written promise to pay to some
person named, and at a time specified therein, or on
demand, or at sight, a certain sum of money, absolutely
and at all events; -- frequently called a note of hand.
--Kent. Byles. Story. Promissory notePromissory Prom"is*so*ry, a.
Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to
be done or forborne.
Promissory note (Law), a written promise to pay to some
person named, and at a time specified therein, or on
demand, or at sight, a certain sum of money, absolutely
and at all events; -- frequently called a note of hand.
--Kent. Byles. Story. UncompromisingUncompromising Un*com"pro*mi`sing, a.
Not admitting of compromise; making no truce or concessions;
obstinate; unyielding; inflexible. --
Un*com"pro*mi`sing*ly, adv. UncompromisinglyUncompromising Un*com"pro*mi`sing, a.
Not admitting of compromise; making no truce or concessions;
obstinate; unyielding; inflexible. --
Un*com"pro*mi`sing*ly, adv. Unpromise
Unpromise Un*prom"ise, v. t. [1st pref. un- + promise.]
To revoke or annul, as a promise. --Chapman.
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