Settled
/ˈsɛtld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Resolved finally by agreement or judgment, often referring to disputes or claims.
The parties reached a settled agreement before trial.
- (adj.) Established and recognized as legally binding or fixed, especially in property or contract contexts.
The settled title to the land was confirmed by the court.
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'settled' typically describes disputes or rights that are conclusively resolved, important to distinguish from its use as a verb form.
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