Settlements
/ˈsɛtlmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Agreements resolving disputes or claims between parties without litigation.
The parties reached a settlement before the trial began.
- (n.) The act or process of establishing a community or colony.
The early settlers founded new settlements along the river.
- (n.) The transfer or disposition of property by deed or will, often in trust.
The settlement of the estate was completed according to the will.
Forms
- settlement
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "settlement" most commonly refers to dispute resolution agreements; other meanings relate to property and community establishment, so clarity depends on context.
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