I
In law, a compromise or agreement between litigants to settle the matters in dispute between them in order to dispose of and conclude their litigation.
Generally, as a result of the settlement, prosecution of the action is withdrawn or dismissed without any judgment being entered. The parties may, however, incorporate the terms of the settlement into a consent decree, recorded by the court. Most suits brought today are either withdrawn or settled.
II
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settlement house
social settlement
viatical settlement
Protocol for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes
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