Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compromise-a-principle
noun
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ə ˈprɪnsəpəl/
Definition
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that may involve sacrificing a principle.
Examples
- Sometimes, in negotiations, one might feel the need to make a compromise-a-principle.
- He refused to agree to any terms that would require a compromise-a-principle.
- Compromising a principle can lead to long-term dissatisfaction.
Meaning
Compromising a principle means to give up or alter a fundamental belief or standard in order to reach an agreement or avoid conflict.
Synonyms
- concession
- trade-off
- settlement
- agreement
- understanding
