Definition Synonyms
Definition of settlement - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
populated placecommunity where people live together
- The settlement grew into a bustling town.
2.
court agreementTECH. legal agreement to resolve a disputeTECH.
- They reached a settlement out of court.
3.
financial conclusionfinal arrangement or adjustment of accounts
- The settlement of her estate took several months after her passing..
4.
archaeologyTECH. archaeological site of an ancient communityTECH.
- The excavation revealed a prehistoric settlement.
5.
constructionTECH. gradual sinking of a building or structureTECH.
- The old house showed signs of settlement.
Expressions with settlement
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agree on a resolution after a dispute or negotiation
The two companies reached a settlement after months of negotiation.
final agreement on money and property when a marriage legally ends
They reached a divorce settlement without going to trial.
used when money is paid to clear a debt or invoice
He sent a check in settlement of the outstanding invoice.
agreement that ends a dispute through accepted law-based terms or payment
The company reached a legal settlement with the injured workers.
agreement reached after discussion between two or more sides
The two companies reached a negotiated settlement after months of talks.
formal agreement that ends violent conflict and sets conditions for peace
The leaders signed a peace settlement after months of negotiations.
resolution of a disagreement through nonviolent methods like negotiation or mediation
The countries reached a peaceful settlement after weeks of talks.
institution providing services to urban poor
The settlement house offered classes and childcare.
proposal to resolve a dispute by agreeing on payment or other terms
Her lawyer advised her not to accept the first settlement offer.
bring about a resolution or agreement
The lawyer worked hard to effect a settlement.
legal agreement specifying asset distribution upon marriage dissolution
The marriage settlement outlined who would retain the house if they divorced..
finalizing a transaction by settling the remaining balance
The balance order settlement was completed by the end of the day.
quick paying of money owed on a bill or account
They offer a small discount for prompt settlement of all invoices.
reach a friendly agreement that ends a dispute or disagreement
The two companies finally reached an amicable settlement after months of negotiation.
specific agreed conditions that decide how a dispute is finally resolved
The lawyers spent hours negotiating the terms of the settlement.
money paid to resolve a legal or insurance dispute
The company offered a cash settlement after the accident.
process of resolving a claim by agreeing and giving compensation
The insurer aims for quick claim settlement after receiving all required documents.
process of handling, negotiating, and resolving requests for compensation
The insurer improved claims settlement to speed up help after accidents.
area with temporary housing lacking basic services
Residents of the informal settlement struggle with water shortages.
decision by a court that ends a legal disagreement
The land dispute finally reached judicial settlement in the supreme court.
resolution of property ownership disputes
They reached a property settlement after months of negotiation.
account used to settle financial transactions
The bank opened a settlement account for the client.
legal document ending a dispute between parties
The settlement agreement was signed, ending the lengthy court battle.
price reduction for paying a bill early
The company offered a settlement discount for early payment.
Origin of settlement
Old English, setl (seat) + -ment (action)
Terms with settlement included in their meaning
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geography
settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city
debt settlement
settle a debt or obligation
town
public patch of land in a settlement
inhabitants
community of residents in a small settlement
community
related to or typical of a small rural settlement
rural settlement
small settlement far from cities
geography
temporary settlement near a mine where workers live and sleep
creation
establishment of an institution or settlement
awaiting resolution
awaiting decision or settlement
settlement
declare debts or favors settled
settlement
process of establishing a colony in a new area
humanitarian
temporary settlement for displaced persons
conclusion
conclusive or providing a final settlement
settlement
edge of settled area in a country
settlement
settle in a location
finance
the settlement of financial transactions
settlement
settle a place with colonists
settlement
abandoned town with few or no people living there
settlement
resolve a matter or dispute
intervention
act of intervening to bring about a settlement
frontier town
small settlement in a remote area
finance
complete settlement of a debt leaving no remaining amount owed
debt settlement
time when a debt is settled
transportation
transporting people to a new settlement
Examples of settlement in a sentence
They visited the ancient settlement during their trip. The settlement was finalized after lengthy negotiations. A settlement was reached to avoid a trial. The settlement of the lawsuit was finally reached. They agreed on a settlement after long negotiations. They discovered a Roman settlement near the river.
The ancient settlement was buried under layers of soil. The settlement of the building caused cracks in the walls. Engineers monitored the settlement of the new bridge.
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- French:colonie, accord, ...
- German:Siedlung, Einigung, ...
- Italian:insediamento, accordo, ...
- Spanish:asentamiento, acuerdo, ...
- Portuguese:comunidade, acordo, ...
- Chinese:聚居地, 和解协议, ...
- Japanese:集落, 和解, ...
- Arabic:مُسْتَوْطَنَة, تَسْوِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:יֵישׁוּב, הֶסְדֵּר פְּשָׁרָה, ...
- Russian:поселение, мировое соглашение, ...
- Ukrainian:поселення, врегулювання, ...
- Hindi:बस्ती, समझौता, ...
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