10 U.S.C. § 7801

Definition

In this chapter, the term “settle” means consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and dispose of a claim, whether by full or partial allowance or by disallowance.

( Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041 , 70A Stat. 270 , § 4801; Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B) , Dec. 4, 1987 , 101 Stat. 1161 ; renumbered § 7801, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(d) , Aug. 13, 2018 , 132 Stat. 1839 .)