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Definition of settlement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the act or state of settling or the state of being settled. the act of making stable or putting on a permanent basis. a state of stability or permanence. an arrangement or adjustment, as of business affairs or a disagreement. an agreement signed after labor negotiations between union and management.
From Longman Business Dictionary set‧tle‧ment /ˈsetlmənt/ noun 1 [ countable, uncountable] an official agreement or decision that ends an argument between two people or organizations After 15 years of litigation, appeals lawyers reached a settlement with the insurance company.
Apr 7, 2024 · Settlement, in law, a compromise or agreement between litigants to settle the matters in dispute between them in order to dispose of and conclude their litigation. Generally, as a result of the settlement, prosecution of the action is withdrawn or dismissed without any judgment being entered (see.
SETTLEMENT definition: 1. an official agreement that finishes an argument: 2. a town or village that people built to live…. Learn more.
SETTLEMENT meaning: 1 : a formal agreement or decision that ends an argument or dispute; 2 : an amount of money that someone receives as part of such an agreement.
1 [countable] an official agreement that ends an argument between two people or groups to negotiate a peace settlement The management and unions have reached a settlement over new working conditions. an out-of-court settlement (= money that is paid to someone or an agreement that is made to stop someone going to court)
