non-compromising

non--com·pro·mise

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Definitions of non-compromising word

noun non-compromising an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity. 2
verb with object non-compromising to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses. 2
noun non-compromising a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands. 1
noun non-compromising the result of such a settlement. 1
verb with object non-compromising Obsolete. to bind by bargain or agreement. to bring to terms. 1
verb without object non-compromising to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Anglo-French compromisse, Middle French compromis < Latin comprōmissum. See com-, promise

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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