Compound
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
To compromise; to settle out of court.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
v. To compromise; to effect a composition with a creditor; to obtain discharge from a debt by the payment of a smaller sum. Bank v. Malheur County, 30 Or. 420, 45 Pac. 781, 35 In R. A. 141; Haskins v. Newcomb, 2 Johns. (N. Y.) 405; Pennell v. Rhodes, 9 Q. B. 114.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
To put together; to add, as, interest; to abate a portion upon agreement to render the residue, as. a debt or demand, v. Composition. Componnding a felony: taking a reward for forbearing to prosecute a felony.