Respuesta :
I think it's D: the conclusion of a trial based on an agreement between the prosect. and def.
Answer:
The correct answer is D. the conclusion of a trial based on an agreement between the prosecution and defense.
Explanation:
By analogy to the definition provided in the question, in legal terms a settlement means that the parts involved in an argument - in this case the prosecution and the defense - have reached an understanding or an agreement, thus settling their argument - in this case the conclusion of a trial.