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settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /




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British media has for weeks been reporting on behind-the-scenes battles within the government over the DIP settlement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Some have taken out high-interest loans against their settlement, which are eating up a greater percentage of their payout with each passing year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reached a financial settlement with Giuffre in 2022 and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He orchestrated the company’s multibillion-dollar settlement and cleanup effort, at times eschewing lawyers in negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

After a year of depositions, hearings, and pretrial litigation, we eventually reached a settlement with most of the defendants that would provide Walter with a few hundred thousand dollars.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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