\Ad*just"ment\ (-ment), n. [Cf. F. ajustement. See
{Adjust}.]
1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act
   of bringing into proper relations; regulation.
         Success depends on the nicest and minutest
         adjustment of the parts concerned.    --Paley.
2. (Law) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of
   conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution,
   exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. --Bispham.
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.
Syn: Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement;
     adaptation; disposition.