The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion. See below for the conversion factors and SI unitizing.
In law, a settlement is a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case, reached either before or after court action begins. The term settlement also has other meanings in the context of law. Structured settlements provide for a periodic payment.
1620s, act of fixing or steadying; from settle (v.) + -ment. Meaning a colony, especially a new one, tract of country newly developed is attested from 1690s; that of small village on the frontier is from 1827, American English. Sense of payment of an account is from 1729; legal sense a settling of arrangements (of divorce, property transfer, etc.) is from 1670s.