Compromissorial

/ˌkɒmprəmɪˈsɔːriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to compromise, arbitration, or the settlement of disputes through mutual agreement.

Etymology

From 'compromise' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-orial' (related to, connected with). This creates a formal legal adjective rarely seen outside historical documents.

Kelly Says

This is one of English's most magnificently obscure adjectives—it sounds like something a Victorian lawyer would use when trying to impress clients with Latin-derived vocabulary. Modern legal writing has almost entirely abandoned it in favor of simpler terms!

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