favorable settlement
noun phraseUK /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl ˈset.əl.mənt/
US /ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ə.bəl ˈset̬.əl.mənt/
An agreement that ends a disagreement in a way that is good for you.
After weeks of talking, the two neighbors reached a favorable settlement about the fence.
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2. A legal agreement that gives a party most of what it asked for.
The company accepted a favorable settlement to avoid a long trial.
3. A final payment or arrangement that is better than expected.
She got a favorable settlement from the insurance company after the storm.
4. A peaceful end to a conflict that helps both sides.
The treaty was a favorable settlement for the small island nation.