förlika

Swedish

Etymology

From Old Swedish forlika, from Middle Low German vorliken (make equal).

Verb

förlika (present förlikar, preterite förlikade, supine förlikat, imperative förlika)

  1. reconcile, come to terms with
    Synonym: försona
  2. mediate, conciliate
    Synonym: medla
  3. (law) settle out-of-court (conclude a lawsuit by agreement of the parties rather than a decision of a court)

Usage notes

Often used reflexively (förlika sig).

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References

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