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Synonyms & Similar Words
agreement
arrangement
compromise
decision
judgment
resolution
verdict
conclusion
determination
disposition
outcome
result
award
finding
ruling
conciliation
mediation
negotiation
pact
understanding
accord
contract
covenant
deal
pact
treaty
adjustment
clearance
liquidation
payment
satisfaction
colony
community
village
town
city
establishment
founding
institution
organization
development
expansion
growth
improvement
progress
advancement
enhancement
refinement
Meaning of Settlement
The primary meaning of "settlement" is the act of resolving a dispute or coming to an agreement.
Definitions
- The act of settling or the state of being settled
- * A place where people have settled, especially in a new country or region
- * An agreement or compromise, especially one reached after a dispute
- * The act of paying or giving something, especially money, in order to end a dispute or obligation
Etymology of Settlement
The word "settlement" comes from the Old English words "setlan" meaning "to put, place, or establish" and the suffix "-ment" which forms a noun indicating a result or process
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of establishing a new community or colony, as well as the resolution of disputes or agreements
Example Uses
- The two companies reached a settlement after months of negotiation
- * The settlement of the American West was a gradual process that took many years
- * The court ordered a settlement to be paid to the plaintiff
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dispute
disagreement
argument
conflict
controversy
discord
strife
opposition
resistance
noncompliance
nonconformity
rebellion
revolt
uprising
rejection
refusal
denial
repudiation
renunciation
abandonment
desertion
withdrawal
cancellation
annulment
voidance