the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

bring to an end; settle conclusively

settle conclusively; come to terms

end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement

a settlement of differences

a final settlement

resolution of a dispute prior to the rendering of a final decision by the trial court

(matrimonial law) the division of property owned or acquired by marriage partners during their marriage

the settlement of a debt by paying less than the amount demanded in exchange for extinguishing the debt