possibility of compromise
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possibility
noun
uk/ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/us/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
a chance that something may happen or ...
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compromise
noun[C or U]
uk/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/us/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order ...
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(Definition ofpossibilityandcompromisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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It did so, however, by adopting a plebiscitary interpretation of democracy that implicitly denied thepossibilityofcompromiseor the sharing of power with the old elite.
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At the same time, the debate has indicated thepossibilityofcompromisein some areas.
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But that does not exclude thepossibilityofcompromiseor settlement by consent.
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The city council's proposals were strongly opposed at the inquiry, which was adjourned by agreement so that the commissioner could explore thepossibilityofcompromise.
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It is quite meaningless to say that there is nopossibilityofcompromise.
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It could thus inhibit frank exchanges and thepossibilityofcompromise.
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This is an issue about which men of courage and conviction must necessarily differ; there is not perhaps thepossibilityofcompromise.
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However, it seems to me that there is apossibilityofcompromisehere.
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I am sorry that there is anypossibilityofcompromise.
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I believe that it is sometimes possible to progress by compromise, and here is a subject replete with thepossibilityofcompromiseand one where it should not be rejected.
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That invites the counter-argument that managers are, by definition, concerned only with production and profitability, which also gives rise to thepossibilityofcompromiseand conflict of interest.
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Majority voting is regarded as competitive, rather than cooperative, framing decision-making in a win/lose dichotomy that ignores thepossibilityofcompromiseor other mutually beneficial solutions.
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It is entitled to have its views, but it does not increase the possibilities of compromise between those who believe in public control and those who believe in private ownership.
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