compromise

IPA: kˈɑmprʌmaɪz

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.
(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.

(transitive, intransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
(intransitive) 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.
(transitive) To cause impairment of.
(transitive) To breach (a security system).

Examples of "compromise" in Sentences

And the word compromise in government is not a dirty word.
The word compromise apparently means you're a total wimp if you're a compromiser.
Many Americans would cut pilot training to $5,000, figuring that a compromise is always best.
The poll also showed why Obama made the term "compromise" central to his nationally televised address in late July.
When you have single issue type zealotry in the legislative process, the word compromise is a bad word and the legislative processes require compromise.
The introduction of the word compromise may surprise many people because they have been led to believe that once the leader is committed to the vision, he or she cannot afford to be flexible.
Meanwhile, our politics is mired in a Never Never Land where the word "compromise" is only uttered as an expletive by those bent on enforcing their will and extending their incumbency at the expense of meaningful dialogue and any serious attempt to craft comprehensive and inclusive solutions.