settlement amount

[/ˈsetəlmənt əˈmaʊnt/]
nounpl: settlement amounts
valor da indenização / montante de acordo / valor do acordo
1. The total sum of money agreed upon to resolve a legal dispute, claim, or lawsuit without going to trial
The settlement amount was $500,000 to cover medical expenses and lost wages.
O valor da indenização foi de $500.000 para cobrir despesas médicas e salários perdidos.
2. The financial compensation paid by one party to another to resolve a contractual or legal disagreement
After months of negotiation, both parties agreed on a settlement amount of $250,000.
Após meses de negociação, ambas as partes concordaram com um valor de acordo de $250.000.
3. In insurance, the total payout determined for a claim
The insurance company approved a settlement amount for the property damage claim.
A seguradora aprovou um montante de indenização para a indenização por danos à propriedade.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, settlement amounts are commonly used to avoid lengthy court trials. In Brazil, this term is prevalent in labor disputes, civil cases, and insurance claims. The negotiation of settlement amounts is a critical aspect of legal practice in both countries and reflects the preference for resolving disputes efficiently outside of formal litigation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
settlement sumcompensation amountpayoutsettlement figureagreed amountsettlement value
Antonyms / Antônimos
court judgmentverdict amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor da indenização / montante de acordo
Most common usage in Brazilian legal and business contexts
São Paulo
valor do acordo / indenização acordada
Frequently used in the main financial and business hub
Rio de Janeiro
valor da indenização / montante indenizatório
Common in legal proceedings and insurance matters
Portugal
valor da indemnização / montante de acordo
Portuguese spelling uses 'indemnização' instead of 'indenização'

Related Words

settlementcompensationlawsuitlegal disputenegotiationcontractliabilitydamages

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a settlement
agree on a settlement amount
negotiate a settlement
out-of-court settlement
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