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