Compromise

Definition

(Noun; Agreement) Compromise: When both sides agree to be equally unhappy with the outcome.

Compromise: Two men stood on opposite ends of a bridge arguing over which direction they should go until finally they agreed that one would take three steps forward and the other would take two steps back as a compromise solution...

Usage

I'm not sure if compromise is a good thing or bad thing - it's like being half pregnant!

Insight

What do you call a compromise between two people who can't decide what color to paint their house? A bi-polar bear!

Origin

The word 'compromise' was invented by an ancient king who wanted his subjects to settle disputes without resorting to violence - but he couldn't think of any other way than splitting the difference in half!

Related

NegotiationMediationArbitrationSettlementAccord

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