schikking

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schickinge. Equivalent to schikken +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɪ.kɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: schik‧king
• Rhymes: -ɪkɪŋ

Noun

schikking f (plural schikkingen, diminutive schikkinkje n)

1. arrangement, layout
2. compromise

   Synonyms: compromis, vergelijk

3. (law) settlement agreement

   Synonyms: dading, vaststellingsovereenkomst

Hyponyms

• gerechtelijke schikking (“court-ordered settlement”)
• minnelijke schikking (“out-of-court settlement”)