An agreement between two or more parties to settle differences between them by mutual concessions. 2 n. The result of such concessions. 3 v. To end a dispute by compromise. 4 v. To adjust by concessions. 5 n. Something midway between two or more conflicting, different, or opposing things. 6 n. A partial payment made by a debtor in exchange for the creditor's promise not to seek payment of the remainder owed or claimed. compromise verdict See verdict