presettle
/prɪˈsɛtəl/; /priˈsɛtəl/Definitions
1. verb
to settle or resolve a matter or dispute before it becomes more serious or complicated
“The company decided to presettle the lawsuit to avoid costly legal fees.”
2. noun
the act of settling or resolving a matter or dispute before it becomes more serious or complicated
“The presettle of the case led to a significant reduction in the time and resources needed to resolve it.”
3. verb (law)
to agree to a settlement or judgment in a lawsuit before it goes to trial
“The parties involved in the lawsuit chose to presettle the case to avoid a lengthy and expensive trial.”