compromised

com·pro·mise  (kmpr-mz)

n.

1.

a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions.

b. The result of such a settlement.

2. Something that combines qualities or elements of different things: The incongruous design is a compromise between high tech and early American.

3. A concession to something detrimental or pejorative: a compromise of morality.

v. com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing, com·pro·mis·es

v.tr.

1. To settle by concessions.

2. To expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute: an embassy that was compromised by hidden listening devices.

3. Obsolete To pledge mutually.

v.intr.

To make a compromise.

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[Middle English compromis, from Old French, from Latin comprmissum, mutual promise, from neuter past participle of comprmittere, to promise mutually : com-, com- + prmittere, to promise; see promise.]

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compro·miser n.

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A term applied to classified matter, knowledge of which has, in whole or in part, passed to an unauthorized person or persons, or which has been subject to risk of such passing. See also classified matter.