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  2. Compromise - Wikipedia

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    In arguments, compromise means finding agreement through communication, through a mutual acceptance of terms, often involving variations from an original goal or desires. Defining and finding the best possible compromise is an important problem in fields like game theory and the voting system.

  3. Letter of recommendation - Wikipedia

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    A letter of recommendation or recommendation letter, also known as a letter of reference, reference letter, or simply reference, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function.

  4. Compromis - Wikipedia

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    An example of a modern compromis is the 1996 Special Agreement between Botswana and Namibia, which referred the two countries' dispute over Sedudu (Kasikili) island to the ICJ for resolution. The ICJ decided the Case concerning Kasikili/Sedudu Island (Botswana/Namibia) in 1999, ruling for Botswana. [1] [4]

  5. Constitution of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Great Compromise ended the stalemate between patriots and nationalists, leading to numerous other compromises in a spirit of accommodation. There were sectional interests to be balanced by the Three-Fifths Compromise; reconciliation on Presidential term, powers, and method of selection; and jurisdiction of the federal judiciary. [citation ...

  6. Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937 - Wikipedia

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    First, an attempt at a compromise amendment which would have allowed the creation of only two additional seats was defeated 10–8. [92] Next, a motion to report the bill favorably to the floor of the Senate also failed 10–8. [92] Then, a motion to report the bill "without recommendation" failed by the same margin, 10–8. [92]

  7. Signing of the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

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    [2] [7] The committee also presented a proposed letter to accompany the constitution when delivered to the Congress of the Confederation. [8] The final document, engrossed by Jacob Shallus, [9] was taken up on Monday, September 17, at the Convention's final session. Several delegates were disappointed by the numerous compromises contained in ...

  8. Committees of correspondence - Wikipedia

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    In a compromise between the more radical and more conservative factions of political activists, the committee was formed by combining the lists each faction proposed. That committee of 19 diversified and grew to 43, then to 66, and finally to two different groups of 100 between May 1774 and its dissolution in September 1776.

  9. Recommendation (European Union) - Wikipedia

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    The recommendation is an instrument of indirect action aiming at preparation of legislation in Member States, differing from the Directive only by the absence of obligatory power. Article 292 notes that the European Commission may make recommendations, and in specific cases the European Central Bank may also make recommendations.