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a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions.
b. The result of such a settlement.
2. Something that combines qualities or elements of different things: The incongruous design is a compromise between high tech and early American.
3. A concession to something detrimental or pejorative: a compromise of morality.
He just used the word numerous times in his speech yet says he will not budge (or make concessions). Perhaps someone needs to smack him upside the head with a dictionary so words might sink in.