compromise
Meaning
To reach a mutual agreement or settlement by making concessions or adjustments, often involving a balancing of differing interests or viewpoints, thereby facilitating a resolution that may not fully satisfy all parties but is acceptable to each.
💡 While "compromise" often carries a negative connotation of yielding or giving up, in many contexts, it is a necessary and constructive process for conflict resolution and negotiation.
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