The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CONCESSION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CONCESSION
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The straight part
We know that "Compromise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compromise = concession.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONCESSION mean?
CONCESSION noun- The act of conceding.
- An act of conceding, particularly:
- A gift freely given or act freely made as a token of respect or to curry favor.
- A franchise: a business operated as a concession (see above).
- (usually in the plural) An item sold within a concession (see above) or from a concessions stand.
- A person eligible for a concession price (see above).
- To grant or approve by means of a concession agreement.