compromise

1 - All chances for agreement were now gone, and compromise would now be impossible.

2 - In the United Nations, controversies generated by political differences are generally settled by compromise.

3 - The government refused to compromise with the unions over pay rises for civil servants.

4 - Apparently both countries are seeking a face-saving compromise but it is unlikely that either will ever again gain the confidence of the world.

5 - It is going to be difficult to find a compromise between the two groups because their needs are so different.