Which term refers to a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case?

• A. Legal Settlement
• B. Jury
• C. Complaint
• D. Verdict

Answer: (A)

A negotiated resolution between disputing parties is called a settlement. A settlement is reached through discussion and agreement, ending the dispute without the need for a trial, and is typically formalized into a binding settlement agreement that specifies terms like payment or actions to be taken. This fits the question because it describes a resolution achieved by the parties themselves, rather than a decision rendered by a court. By contrast, a jury is the panel that decides the case, a complaint is the pleading that starts the lawsuit, and a verdict is the final decision issued after a trial. Therefore, the term that best captures a mutually agreed resolution is settlement.