Compromissory

Pronunciation: /kəmˈprɑː.mɪˌsɔːr.i/

Definitions of compromissory

adjective relating to or involving a compromise

Example Sentences

A1 I signed a compromissory agreement to pay back the money I borrowed.

A2 The compromissory note outlined the terms of the loan repayment.

B1 The compromissory document was legally binding and required both parties to fulfill their obligations.

B2 The compromissory clause in the contract allowed for flexibility in case of unforeseen circumstances.

C1 The compromissory nature of the negotiations led to a mutually beneficial agreement.

C2 The compromissory tone of the discussions helped to bridge the gap between the two opposing parties.

Examples of compromissory in a Sentence

formal The legal document contained a compromissory clause outlining the terms of the agreement.

informal I had to sign a compromissory note before receiving the loan.

slang I didn't realize there was a compromissory condition attached to the deal.

figurative Their relationship was like a compromissory bond, each person giving a little to find a middle ground.

Grammatical Forms of compromissory

• past tense: compromissoried
• plural: compromissories
• comparative: more compromissory
• superlative: most compromissory
• present tense: compromissories
• future tense: will compromissory
• perfect tense: have compromissoried
• continuous tense: is compromissorying
• singular: compromissory
• positive degree: compromissory
• infinitive: to compromissory
• gerund: compromissorying
• participle: compromissoried

Origin and Evolution of compromissory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compromissory' originates from Latin, specifically from the word 'compromissum' meaning a mutual agreement or settlement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'compromissory' has evolved to refer to something that involves compromise or a commitment to a mutual agreement, often in legal contexts.