When two people reach an understanding after an argument, we sometimes say they’ve settled their argument. In legal terms, what

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When two people reach an understanding after an argument, we sometimes say they’ve settled their argument. In legal terms, what

does a settlement mean?
A. the conclusion of a trial when there is a hung jury
B. the dismissal of a trial based on inconclusive evidence
C. the dismissal of a trial based on improper procedures by the prosecution or defense
D. the conclusion of a trial based on an agreement between the prosecution and defense

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2 answers:

alisha [4.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-22T16:05:49+03:00

alisha [4.7K]3 years ago

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I think it's D: the conclusion of a trial based on an agreement between the prosect. and def.

Elodia [21] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-22T17:13:32+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is D. the conclusion of a trial based on an agreement between the prosecution and defense.

Explanation:

By analogy to the definition provided in the question, in legal terms a settlement means that the parts involved in an argument - in this case the prosecution and the defense - have reached an understanding or an agreement, thus settling their argument - in this case the conclusion of a trial.