Another word for give-and-take

A settlement of differences through mutual concession

• composition

  1. An arrangement of the parts of a work of art so as to form a unified, harmonious whole
  2. An agreement, or settlement, often by compromise, as by the creditors of a potential bankrupt
  3. (Law) A settlement whereby the creditors of a debtor about to enter bankruptcy agree, in return for some financial consideration, usually proffered immediately, to the discharge of their respective claims on receipt of payment which is in a lesser amount than that actually owed on the claim.

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  1. An arrangement of the parts of a work of art so as to form a unified, harmonious whole
  2. An agreement, or settlement, often by compromise, as by the creditors of a potential bankrupt
  3. (Law) A settlement whereby the creditors of a debtor about to enter bankruptcy agree, in return for some financial consideration, usually proffered immediately, to the discharge of their respective claims on receipt of payment which is in a lesser amount than that actually owed on the claim.

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• settlement

  1. (Architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
  2. The act or process of settling:
  3. An arrangement or agreement reached, as in business proceedings or negotiating a dispute:

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  1. (Architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
  2. The act or process of settling:
  3. An arrangement or agreement reached, as in business proceedings or negotiating a dispute:

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• medium

  1. A means of communication that reaches the general public and, often, carries advertising
  2. A specific kind of artistic technique or means of expression as determined by the materials used or the creative methods involved:
  3. (Physics) A substance that propagates energy or signals through space via changes in its own state:

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  1. A means of communication that reaches the general public and, often, carries advertising
  2. A specific kind of artistic technique or means of expression as determined by the materials used or the creative methods involved:
  3. (Physics) A substance that propagates energy or signals through space via changes in its own state:

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• compromise

  1. An adjustment of opposing principles, systems, etc. by modifying some aspects of each
  2. A weakening or reduction of one's principles or standards:
  3. The result of such a settlement.

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  1. An adjustment of opposing principles, systems, etc. by modifying some aspects of each
  2. A weakening or reduction of one's principles or standards:
  3. The result of such a settlement.

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• arrangement

  1. The composition as thus adapted
  2. The condition, manner, or result of being arranged; disposal:
  3. A settlement or adjustment, as of a dispute, difference, etc.

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  1. The composition as thus adapted
  2. The condition, manner, or result of being arranged; disposal:
  3. A settlement or adjustment, as of a dispute, difference, etc.

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• accommodation

  1. The act of accommodating or the state of being accommodated; adjustment.
  2. The act of making or endorsing an accommodation paper
  3. Reconciliation or settlement of opposing views.

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  1. The act of accommodating or the state of being accommodated; adjustment.
  2. The act of making or endorsing an accommodation paper
  3. Reconciliation or settlement of opposing views.

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