Synonyms of settlement

settlement

noun

ˈse-tᵊl-mənt 

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken

eventually reached a peace settlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreement
• pact
• convention
• contract
• understanding
• deal
• promise
• bargain
• covenant
• compact
• treaty
• disposition
• accord
• pledge
• partnership
• charter
• association
• approval
• acceptance
• consent
• binder
• alliance
• league
• assent
• entente
• concurrence
• entente cordiale
• OK

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of settlement

The Angels had paid for Kay’s defense while preparing for a civil trial brought by Skaggs’ parents, but ceased doing so after the lawsuit was resolved for an undisclosed monetary settlement during jury deliberations in December. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Immigrants on salaries above 125,000 pounds a year can apply for settlement after three years. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Find out more about the GoodRx settlement, including who is eligible for payment, how to file a claim and ways to keep your health data private. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Archaeological evidence clearly shows that since large permanent settlements began to appear nearly ten millennia ago, most buildings simply outlived any one particular purpose, gradually accumulating alterations and new uses over time. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026