A1 noun Neutro

settlement

/ˈset.əl.mənt/

A settlement is an official agreement that ends a legal argument or disagreement. It usually happens when people or companies agree on a solution so they do not have to go to court.

Exemplos

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1

The two neighbors reached a settlement about the broken fence.

The two neighbors made an agreement about the broken fence.

2

The court announced the final settlement of the case today.

The court shared the final agreement of the legal case today.

3

I hope they find a settlement soon so they can stop arguing.

I hope they agree on a solution soon to stop the fight.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
settlement
Verb
settle
Adjetivo
settled
Relacionado
settler
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'set'. When you have a settlement, everything is 'set' and fixed so you can stop fighting.

Quiz rápido

The two parties were happy to reach a _____ and avoid going to court.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: settlement

Exemplos

1

The two neighbors reached a settlement about the broken fence.

everyday

The two neighbors made an agreement about the broken fence.

2

The court announced the final settlement of the case today.

formal

The court shared the final agreement of the legal case today.

3

I hope they find a settlement soon so they can stop arguing.

informal

I hope they agree on a solution soon to stop the fight.

4

Legal scholars analyze the impact of the settlement on future laws.

academic

Law experts study how the agreement affects future rules.

5

The company offered a large cash settlement to end the contract dispute.

business

The business offered money to finish the contract argument.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
settlement
Verb
settle
Adjetivo
settled
Relacionado
settler

Colocações comuns

reach a settlement to arrive at an agreement
legal settlement an agreement made in law
cash settlement an agreement involving money
out-of-court settlement an agreement made before a trial
divorce settlement the agreement ending a marriage

Frases Comuns

reach a settlement

to successfully agree on a solution

final settlement

the last and complete agreement

property settlement

agreement about who owns which items

Frequentemente confundido com

settlement vs judgment

A settlement is agreed by both sides, while a judgment is decided by a judge.

settlement vs agreement

An agreement is any shared plan; a settlement specifically ends a conflict or legal case.

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Notas de uso

Use this word specifically when talking about ending a fight or a legal case. It often implies that money was paid or a compromise was made.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the verb 'settle' when they need the noun 'settlement'. For example, say 'reach a settlement' instead of 'reach a settle'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'set'. When you have a settlement, everything is 'set' and fixed so you can stop fighting.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'setlan', meaning to place in a fixed or permanent position.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: a settlement, many settlements Commonly follows the verb 'reach' or 'negotiate' Often followed by the preposition 'between' or 'of'
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Contexto cultural

In many legal systems like the US and UK, most lawsuits end in a settlement rather than a trial to save money.

Quiz rápido

The two parties were happy to reach a _____ and avoid going to court.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: settlement

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justice

A1

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verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

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hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

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criminal

A1

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felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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