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Ad*just"ment (-m&eitalic_;nt), n. [Cf. F. ajustement. See Adjust.] 1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation.
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Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned. Paley.
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2. (Law) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. Bispham.
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3. The operation of bringing all the parts of an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or out of adjustment.
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Syn. -- Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement; adaptation; disposition.
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