offer of compromise

offer of compromise. An offer by one party to settle a dispute amicably (usu. by paying money) to avoid or end a lawsuit or other legal action. • An offer of compromise is usu. not admissible at trial as evidence of the offering party’s liability but may be admissible for other purposes. Fed. R. Evid. 408. — Also termed offer in compromise; offer of settlement. [Cases: Evidence 212. C.J.S. Evidence § 379.]

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译者陈鹏，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，擅长翻译各种与诉讼及争议解决相关的法律文件。