settlement
/ˈsɛ.təl.mənt/ noun B1- The act of settling. · settlement of debt
- The state of being settled.
- A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled.
- A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city; a populated place.
- A site where people used to live together in ancient times; an ancient simple kind of village.
- The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
- The delivery of goods by the seller and payment for them by the buyer, under a previously agreed trade or transaction or contract entered into.
- A disposition of property, or the act of granting it.
Plural settlements
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“But,” asked Danglars, in a timid tone, “how did you manage about the other formalities—the contract—the settlement?”
They rushed clamorously into the presence of the Lioness and demanded of her the settlement of the dispute.
Mercédès was the only one awake in the whole settlement.
Bennet was perfectly satisfied; and quitted the house under the delightful persuasion that, allowing for the necessary preparations of settlements, new carriages, and wedding clothes, she should undoubtedly see her daughter settled at Netherfield in the course of three or four months.
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