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settlement

noun

ˈse-tᵊl-mənt

Definition of settlement

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken eventually reached a peace settlement

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Recent Examples of settlement The settlement between Google and Epic that aimed to put to rest the companies’ long-running antitrust battle is being withdrawn, and that means third-party app stores are coming to the Play Store. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Some of the passengers who didn’t participate in the settlement were eligible to sue Costa Cruises and Carnival. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 But that came before Williams’ stinging comments about the settlement between the Justice Department and IRS. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 In all, more than 160,000 people may also be eligible for the settlement. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for settlement

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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

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