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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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Hundreds of workplace-injury suits are filed daily, many ending in large settlements.

From The Wall Street Journal

After helping clients sort through estate settlement tasks, Walter wasn’t necessarily surprised by the bad grades, but more so by the good ones.

From MarketWatch

Under the terms of the settlement the details of any compensation to the workers are not being disclosed.

From BBC

The companies are still defendants in other lawsuits, and details of the settlements haven’t been disclosed.

From The Wall Street Journal

A person familiar with the matter said Vanguard didn’t agree to take that step in its settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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