settlement-oriented
adjectiveUK /ˈsɛtlmənt ˈɔːriəntɪd/
US /ˈsɛtlmənt ˈɔːriɛntɪd/
Focused on reaching an agreement instead of fighting.
The settlement-oriented talks helped both sides avoid a long court battle.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Designed to help people reach a peaceful agreement.
The company adopted a settlement-oriented policy for handling customer complaints.
3. Preferring to end a disagreement by mutual agreement rather than by a ruling.
Her settlement-oriented approach saved the family months of conflict.
4. Relating to the process of resolving a dispute outside of a trial.
Lawyers praised the settlement-oriented framework for being faster and cheaper.