settled dispute

[ˈsɛtəld dɪˈspjuːt]
noun phrasepl: settled disputes
disputa resolvida
1. A disagreement or conflict that has been resolved, concluded, or agreed upon by the parties involved
After months of negotiation, the settled dispute between the two companies was finally documented in writing.
Após meses de negociação, a disputa resolvida entre as duas empresas foi finalmente documentada por escrito.
2. In legal contexts, a case or claim that has been resolved through agreement, court decision, or settlement rather than remaining in litigation
The settled dispute allowed both parties to move forward without further legal action.
A disputa resolvida permitiu que ambas as partes avançassem sem ações legais adicionais.
In Brazilian legal and business culture, the concept of 'disputa resolvida' is particularly important in commercial transactions and labor disputes. The preference for settlement over prolonged litigation reflects a practical approach to conflict resolution in business environments. In Portuguese legal systems, the formality of 'litígio resolvido' may be more commonly used in official documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resolved disputeconcluded disagreementsettled claimresolved conflictclosed case
Antonyms / Antônimos
unresolved disputeongoing conflictpending caseunsettled disagreementactive litigation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disputa resolvida
Standard term used in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
disputa resolvida / questão encerrada
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
litígio resolvido
More formal legal terminology preferred in business hubs
Portugal
litígio resolvido / disputa resolvida
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'litígio'

Related Words

settlementresolutionagreementlitigationmediationarbitrationlegal dispute

Related Idioms & Phrases

bury the hatchet
make peace
call it even
water under the bridge
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