To settle (a debt, for example) by agreeing on an amount less than the claim; adjust.

同意接受少于原来请求的数额来解决(如债务)；调整。

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To settle(a debt, for example) by agreeing on an amount less than the claim; adjust.

和解同意接受少于原来请求的数额来解决（如 债务）；

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Sometimes you have the agencies and the government having to pay out millions of pounds to settle a claim which the agencies are still saying is unfounded.

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Samberg told a Senate panel investigating the matter that the payment was to settle a civil claim related to Zilkha's employment and termination.

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Below are four steps to take to fight against an insurer who is delaying paying your claim, has denied your claim or has made what you feel is a low-ball offer to settle your claim.

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