settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /

NOUN

decision, conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement arrangement compensation contract deal establishment payment resolution

STRONG

adjustment clearance compact completion conclusion confirmation covenant defrayal determination discharge disposition liquidation pay payoff quietus reimbursement remuneration satisfaction showdown termination trade-off

WEAK

happy medium working out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement misunderstanding

STRONG

beginning denial introduction start veto

WEAK

confusion indecision

NOUN

community

Synonyms

STRONGEST

establishment

STRONG

colonization colony encampment foundation habitation hamlet inhabitancy occupancy occupation outpost plantation principality residence

Antonyms

WEAK

confusion indecision

Example Sentences

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“I don’t think anybody in this room would be against a negotiated settlement to this war, so long as the conditions are just and sustainable, and that’s what we aim to achieve,” Rubio added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The details of the settlement are confidential and have not been shared with the BBC.

From BBC

Semafor reported that Slater had been sidelined from settlement negotiations between top Justice Department officials and Live Nation’s executives and lobbyists.

From Barron's

The drinks maker said Friday it had reached a settlement with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government that ensures Crown Royal will continue to be sold through Liquor Control Board of Ontario outlets.

From The Wall Street Journal

And sometimes readers ask for advice about brutal conflicts over estate planning or settlement.

From MarketWatch

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