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Term: Great Compromise

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Refers to the agreement reached during the drafting of the United States Constitution in 1787, which established the two-house structure of the legislative branch.

Usage: The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, resolved the debate between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, ensuring equal representation for both large and small states.

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense: Used to describe a situation where a compromise or agreement is reached between opposing sides.

Usage: In order to reach a settlement, both parties had to make concessions and ultimately found a great compromise.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Great Compromise laid the foundation for the structure of the United States Congress.

2. During the Constitutional Convention, delegates worked tirelessly to find a great compromise that would appease both large and small states.

3. The great compromise in the labor negotiation allowed for a fair balance between the demands of the workers and the financial constraints of the company.

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