### Question
How does PROCEDURE define proposed settlement?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 1711*, **proposed settlement** is defined as:

> an agreement regarding a class action that is subject to court approval and that, if approved, would be binding on some or all class members

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1711*
  - Heading: **PART V-PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 114-CLASS ACTIONS**

