Compromise

[Lat. compromissum, q. v.] A mutual agreement between two or more persons at difference, to put an end to such difference upon certain terms agreed upon.

Whishaw.

A mutual agreement to submit matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. Termes de la ley.

Cowell.

This was formerly the ordinary meaning of the term, derived from the compromissum of the civil law, (q. v.) Any adjustment of matters in dispute, by mutual concession without resort to the law.

Tomlins.