Constitutional amendment. A constitutional amendment refers to the modification of the constitution of a nation or state. In many jurisdictions the text of the constitution itself is altered; in others the text is not changed, but the amendments change its effect. The method of modification is typically written into the constitution itself. Most constitutions require that amendments cannot be enacted unless they have passed a special procedure that is more stringent than that required of ordinary legislation. Examples of
A compromise is a way of settling differences by everybody making concessions. If you want to stay out until 10 and your friend wants to stay out until midnight, 11 is a good compromise. Compromise comes from the Latin compromissum, which means mutual promise.. It can be a noun or a verb.
An offer in compromise (offer) is an agreement between you (the taxpayer) 1  and the IRS that settles a tax debt for less than the full amount owed. The offer. program provides eligible taxpayers with a path toward paying off their debt. and getting a âfresh start.â The ultimate goal is a compromise that suits the best.