"Adjustment" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH

In the law of insur-ance, the adjustment of a loss ls the ascer-tninment of Its amount and the ratable distribution of it among those liable to pay it; the settling and ascertaining the amount of the Indemnity which the assured, after all allowances and deductions made, is entitled to receive under the policy, and fixing the proportion which each underwriter ls liable to pay. Marsh. Ins. (4th Ed.) 499; 2 PhlL

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.

The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted;
act of bringing into proper relations; regulation.

Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of
conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration,
subrogation, and marshaling.