property settlement

/ˌprɑpərdi ˌsɛdlmənt/
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Other forms: property settlements

Definitions of property settlement
  1. noun
    (matrimonial law) the division of property owned or acquired by marriage partners during their marriage
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    type of:
    settlement
    a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
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