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Settlement

Definition

(formal) An official agreement or decision that ends a disagreement or dispute, often involving the payment of money; the process of people moving to a new place to live and establishing a community there.

Example Sentences

1The company reached a settlement with the union, agreeing to improve working conditions and increase wages.
2Was the settlement of the American West a peaceful process, or was it marked by violence and displacement?
3The government's settlement policy for refugees has been criticized for being too restrictive.
4Try to avoid a litigated settlement of the dispute, as it can be costly and time-consuming.
5The settlement of the debt will be made in three installments over the next year.

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