compromise resolution

[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ /rezəˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: compromise resolutions / resoluções de compromisso
resolução de compromisso
1. A settlement of a dispute in which each party makes concessions; an agreement reached by mutual concession where neither side gets everything it wants
The two countries reached a compromise resolution to end the trade dispute.
Os dois países chegaram a uma resolução de compromisso para encerrar a disputa comercial.
2. A decision or formal determination that settles a disagreement through balanced concessions from all parties involved
The board approved a compromise resolution that satisfied most stakeholders.
A diretoria aprovou uma resolução de compromisso que satisfez a maioria dos interessados.
3. In legal and diplomatic contexts, a formal agreement or solution that involves sacrifices from both sides
The labor dispute was settled through a compromise resolution negotiated by mediators.
A disputa trabalhista foi resolvida através de uma resolução de compromisso negociada por mediadores.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal, business, and diplomatic spheres. In Brazil, 'resolução de compromisso' reflects the cultural value of finding practical solutions through negotiation rather than confrontation. In the USA, compromise resolution is central to the legal system's emphasis on settlement and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to reduce litigation.
NYC Slang
a deal / splitting the difference
Synonyms / Sinônimos
settlementagreementmiddle groundmutual concessionaccord
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete victoryunconditional surrenderescalationdeadlock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolução de compromisso
Standard term used in legal, business, and diplomatic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resolução de compromisso / acordo transacional
Commonly used in legal settlements and negotiations
São Paulo
resolução de compromisso / solução transacional
Preferred in commercial and corporate dispute resolution
Portugal
resolução de compromisso / acordo transigível
Similar usage but may use 'transigência' to emphasize mutual concession

Related Words

negotiationmediationconcessionconsensussettlement agreementdispute resolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet halfway
find middle ground
split the difference
hammer out a deal
reach a happy medium
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