### Question
How is the "settle" defined?


### Answer
The term **settle** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 9801* as follows -

> consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and dispose of a claim, whether by full or partial allowance or by disallowance

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 9801*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Air Force > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 951-MILITARY CLAIMS**

