a mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.-a settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement.-a committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.-to bind by mutual agreement; to agree.-to adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.-to pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.-to agree; to accord.-to make concession for conciliation and peace.