Financial Settlement
/ˌfaɪnænʃəl ˈsɛtlmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of resolving financial obligations between parties, often involving payment or transfer of assets to satisfy claims or close accounts.
The financial settlement between the two companies was finalized after months of negotiation.
- (n.) An agreement, typically legally binding, whereby parties agree on the payment of money to resolve a dispute or legal claim.
The parties reached a financial settlement to avoid lengthy litigation.
Forms
- financial settlement
- financial settlements
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Commentary
Financial settlement often arises in contract disputes, mergers, or litigation contexts and may include cash payments, transfers, or other financial arrangements to conclusively resolve obligations.
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