An informal council of shomaj elders (matabdars or shordars) settles village disputes.

Although the council cannot settle disputes, the discussion could signal whether a compromise or a confrontation on the issue is most likely.

The council also settled a compensation claim by the developers for the way the matter had been handled.

The council settled, to some degree, the debate within the Early Christian communities regarding the divinity of Christ.

Even this council did not settle the matter, however.

He died in poverty, and the council of state settled a pension of £30 on his widow, Dorcas, and their eight small children.

After an initial court ruling said the display was unconstitutional, the council settled to avoid accruing more legal fees.

Yuri hadn't promised his friend that the council would settle the viatical disagreement between Miami and Brighton Beach.

Then a council of elders settled the conflict between them.

Mr. Tolley and the council finally settled it.