settlement
sett
ˈsɛt
set
lement
lmənt
lmēnt
British pronunciation
/ˈsɛtlmənt/

Définition et signification de « settlement » en anglais

Settlement
01

accord

an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute
settlement definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The two companies reached a settlement that resolved the patent infringement lawsuit.
Les deux entreprises sont parvenues à un règlement qui a résolu le procès pour violation de brevet.
After months of negotiations, the labor union and management finally signed a settlement to avoid a strike.
Après des mois de négociations, le syndicat et la direction ont finalement signé un accord pour éviter une grève.
02

colonie

a community established by people living far from their homeland who retain nationality and cultural ties, without being governed by the home state
example
Exemples
The settlers established a settlement in a distant colony.
Trade between the settlement and the homeland remained active.
03

colonie

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people
example
Exemples
The first settlement in the region was established along the riverbank.
La première colonie de la région a été établie le long de la rivière.
The European settlement of North America changed the course of history.
La colonisation européenne de l'Amérique du Nord a changé le cours de l'histoire.
04

a small community, generally smaller than a town

example
Exemples
The village is classified as a rural settlement.
A new settlement emerged near the river.
05

the process of closing or terminating a business by using its assets to pay liabilities

example
Exemples
The company entered settlement after bankruptcy proceedings.
Creditors were paid through the settlement of the business.
06

colonie, établissement

an area where a group of families or people live together, often in a newly established community
example
Exemples
The settlement grew rapidly as more families moved in.
L'établissement a grandi rapidement alors que plus de familles y emménageaient.
Over time, the settlement evolved into a bustling town.
Avec le temps, la colonie s'est transformée en une ville animée.
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