ˈsetlmənt n. 1
the act or an
instance of settling; the process of
being settled. 2 a the colonization of a
region. b a
place or
area occupied by settlers. c a
small village. 3 a a
political or
financial etc.
agreement. b an
arrangement ending a
dispute. 4 a the terms on
which property is
given to a
person. b a
deed stating
these. c the
amount of property given. d =
marriage settlement. 5 the process of settling an
account. 6 subsidence of a
wall,
house, soil, etc.