settlement
Prononciation : [/ˈsɛ.təl.mənt/]
Mot
Contexte : « land development »
(noun) a place where people have built houses and established a community. It's like a small town or village where families live and work together.
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The new settlement on the outskirts of town is thriving with new businesses opening up.
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The deserted settlement was once a bustling community but now lies abandoned.
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What makes a settlement grow into a town?
Contexte : « legal »
(noun) an official agreement between two parties to resolve a dispute. It's like a contract that helps settle disagreements in a fair and peaceful way.
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The settlement reached in court provided compensation to both parties and resolved the issue.
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The lack of settlement led to ongoing conflicts between the two parties.
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Why is it important to reach a settlement in a legal dispute?
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