settlement talks
Dispute resolution meetings
Settlement talks are negotiations between opposing parties—typically in a lawsuit or dispute—aimed at reaching an agreement without going to trial or continuing conflict.
The phrase implies both sides are willing to compromise: Settlement talks broke down after the company refused to increase its offer.
Labor disputes, divorces, and civil lawsuits commonly proceed through settlement talks before any verdict is reached.
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- back and forthRepeated alternating movement
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- sticking pointUnresolved issue blocking progress
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Legal dispute process
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Armed struggle between groups
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Non-negotiable final terms
declaration of war · walkout · stonewalling · saber-rattling · cold shoulder
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