Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Step-by-step 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.