Kompromission

Kompromission is a noun used in some European languages to denote a negotiated arrangement designed to resolve a dispute, achieve a joint objective, or authorize a specific action through mutual concessions. In practice, kompromission can refer to a formal settlement between conflicting parties, typically codified in a written agreement; a mission or mandate entrusted to a mediator or neutral party to negotiate or implement a settlement; or, in historical legal contexts, an instrument related to arbitration or mediation (related to the Latin compromis or the French compromis-sion).

Etymology and usage: The form appears as a regional variant or loanword of similar terms such as kompromiss, with the suffix -ion added to indicate the act or result. Its exact meaning and scope vary by language and context. It is not a universally standardized term in English; rather, it appears in legal, diplomatic, or historical texts in certain languages and periods.

Legal and diplomatic role: In conflict resolution, a kompromission might refer to a negotiated platform or document that outlines concessions, timelines, and responsibilities to achieve peace or cooperation. In arbitration history, a comparable instrument is the compromissum, a pledge to submit a dispute to arbitration.

See also: compromise, mediation, arbitration, negotiation.