settlement

A settlement is an agreement reached between parties, often resolving a dispute or legal issue, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the outcome. It can also refer to a community or a group of homes in a particular area.

• The parties reached a financial settlement to avoid a lengthy court battle. — 当事者は長期の裁判を避けるために金銭的な和解に達しました。
• The new housing settlement will provide homes for hundreds of families. — 新しい住宅集落は何百人もの家族に家を提供します。
• They signed the settlement agreement last week. — 彼らは先週合意書に署名しました。
• The historical settlement was established in the 18th century. — その歴史的定住地は18世紀に設立されました。

To settle means to resolve or reach an agreement on an issue, or to establish a residence in a new place. It conveys the act of making a decision or finding a conclusion to disagreements.

• They decided to settle their differences amicably. — 彼らは友好的に違いを解決することに決めました。
• The family plans to settle in a quieter neighborhood. — その家族は静かな近所に移住する計画を立てています。
• After much discussion, they managed to settle the dispute. — 多くの議論の末、彼らはその争いを解決することができました。
• He hopes to settle down and start a family soon. — 彼はすぐに落ち着いて家族を持ちたいと考えています。