### Question
How is the term settle defined?


### Answer
The term **settle** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 4801* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4801*
  - Heading: **Subtitle B-Army > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 451-MILITARY CLAIMS**

