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Plural for the outcome of a legal proceeding
“The negotiations led to a settlement announced by the Governor in June 1988.”
Plural for an official agreement, typically intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
“The parties have indicated a desire that the Commission retain jurisdiction over the matter for purposes of enforcing the terms of the settlement.”
Plural for the resolution of a dispute, typically via a formal agreement
“The two countries announced that they had reached a settlement in their dispute over import restrictions.”
Plural for a place, typically one which has previously been uninhabited, where people establish a community
“It wasn't until 1736 that the French established a settlement in Kentucky, a trading village on the Ohio River.”
Plural for the process of establishing a settlement by inhabiting a place
“A process of settlement and resettlement along the Niger continued into the nineteenth century.”
Plural for the action or process of settling an account
“Both Mr. Clarke and myself have been very desirous to afford ample time for you to make arrangements for the settlement of your debt to the Company.”
Plural for something, typically money, formally given as payment or compensation
“Kramer would receive a generous settlement for injuries sustained following an unfortunate incident with hot coffee in a theatre.”
Plural for a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands and by compromise
Plural for a large town, usually with a large population and a significant amount of activity
Plural for the act or state of acclimatizing to a new environment
Plural for a principal administrative division of a country or empire
Plural for a place where operations are managed
Plural for the fact or state of living or residing in a given place
Plural for a gift
Plural for something bequeathed in a will
Plural for the passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence
Plural for a present or monetary contribution given to the couple to celebrate their marriage
Plural for an act of making a determination of something
Plural for condition of agreement
Plural for a person's residence or home
Plural for the action or process of calculating or estimating something
Plural for a state of agreement or harmony, especially on a topic or question
Plural for the act of correcting something
Plural for the action of establishing an institution or organization
Plural for people or mankind in general
Plural for an act of dropping or falling downwards
Plural for the action of placing someone or something somewhere
Plural for the action of conducting or executing business or an activity
Plural for an ultimate resolution or settlement, often resulting in the end or cessation of a situation
Settlement
Plural for the action or process of appeasing, conciliating, or preserving the peace
Plural for a financial contribution, payment or investment
Plural for the process or act of managing, running or governing (something)
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