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An abstract compromis is an agreement between two or more countries to let an arbitrator or international court decide on a dispute they have. It can be a general compromis, where all or a certain type of disputes are submitted, or an ad hoc compromis, where a specific dispute is submitted. It is also known as a special agreement.
Definition: An agreement between two or more countries to submit an existing dispute to the jurisdiction of an arbitrator, an arbitral tribunal, or an international court.
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These examples illustrate how countries can come to an agreement to resolve disputes through a neutral third party, such as an arbitrator or international court. By agreeing to an abstract compromis, countries can avoid resorting to military action or other forms of conflict resolution.