In this chapter, the term “settle” means consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and dispose of a claim, whether by full or partial allowance or by disallowance.
([Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041], [70A Stat. 270], § 4801; [Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B)], Dec. 4, 1987, [101 Stat. 1161]; renumbered § 7801, [Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(d)], Aug. 13, 2018, [132 Stat. 1839].)