compromission

noun

com·​pro·​mis·​sion
ˌkämprəˈmishən
plural -s
1
a
: delegation of a dispute to arbiters
b
: delegation of the right to elect to one or more persons
2
: the act or action of jeopardizing (as one's moral or ethical principles)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English compromissioun, from Medieval Latin compromission-, compromissio, from Latin compromissus (past participle of compromittere) + -ion-, -io -ion

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“Compromission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compromission. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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