settlement

noun

ˈse-tᵊl-mənt How to pronounce settlement (audio)
Definition of settlementnext
as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken eventually reached a peace settlement

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Recent Examples of settlement Walmart's agreement to the settlement doesn't constitute an admission of any wrongdoing, according to the document. — Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026 And last spring, a federal appeals court ordered that the settlement agreement be effectuated. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Around the time of the Oceanside settlement discussions, another 2021 Poschmann lawsuit in the Middle District of Florida federal court, against Linda Young Reffitt Revocable Trust, reached the settlement discussion stage. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Industry groups representing dentists, doctors, debt settlement firms, health insurers and car dealers all cut maximum $39,200 checks to Becerra in recent weeks. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for settlement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
  1. agreement
  2. pact
  3. convention
Noun
  • And ultimately both legislative chambers aligned behind including the requirement for the Department of Finance in the agreement with the governor.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • The pact came as Canberra seeks to curb Beijing's growing security influence through defense deals with Pacific nations.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The licensing pact comes as Netflix is steadily diversifying its lineup with video games, podcasts and live events.
    — William Earl, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of pact
Noun
  • This is a house that has always challenged convention, transforming bold ideas into creations that have shaped fashion history.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • Not one person in that convention contacted the authorities to protect the child.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of convention

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