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French translation: régler (un montant)

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13:09 Nov 25, 2009

English to French translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s) / conditions générales de vente

English term or phrase: settle

I need an explanation rather than a translation on the following (unless the word "settle" has a meaning I would not know):

This sentence appears under section "Return goods" in a General contractual and supply conditions contract. The various conditions under which goods can be returned are described.
Then:
" (3.) Within 3 days from the issue date of the goods delivery note, the SUPPLIER is obliged to issue a return invoice (credit note) for the returned goods, that will be remitted to the BUYER by the same procedure as for normal commercial invoices.

(4.) If, after 5 days after the return-goods notice plus another 7 days maximum required for mailing, the BUYER does not receive the relevant credit note, it has the right to invoice its value to the SUPPLIER at the prices stated above, and to **settle it** by compensation in the manner stipulated in the Contract.
What I read is "the Buyer has the right to..... settle [the credit note] " although this doesn't make sense.
I would expect the Supplier to be obliged (not have the right) to settle the credit note or the invoice.
Or does it mean that the Buyer is entitled to receive the amount stated on the credit note?

This deal involves an Eastern country and I suspect I was partly written by a non-English native.

Many thanks for those who can help on this tricky bit!

laure claesen KudoZ activity Questions: 81 (5 open) (5 without valid answers) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 96 France
Local time: 19:02

French translation:régler (un montant)

Explanation:
Si l'acheteur ne reçoit pas sa note de crédit, il peut émettre une facture au vendeur et cette facture sera réglée (payée) par une compensation, càd en la déduisant des montants dûs au vendeur.

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Note added at 4 ore (2009-11-25 17:18:56 GMT)
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oups "dus" sans accent!

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Note added at 4 giorni (2009-11-30 09:15:20 GMT)
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Ce n'est pas le bénéficiaire de la note de crédit qui doit régler la facture. Il est autorisé à emettre une N/C s'il ne la reçoit pas dans les délais prévus. Cette facture sera réglée (payée) par le vendeur par compensation. Exemple: si l'acheteur a droit à un avoir de 1000€, il va émettre une facture de 1000€ au vendeur. Dans l'hypothèse que le montant total qu'il doit au vendeur est de 1500€, l'acheteur ne payera en réalité que 500€ car il aura déduit la facture de 1000€. Il n'y aura aucun transfert d'argent pour ces 1000€, seulement une écriture comptable.

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Claudia Dell'Aera
Italy
Local time: 19:02

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Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces explications!
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Summary of answers provided

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régler (un montant)

Claudia Dell'Aera

la régler selon le mode d'indemnisation prévu par le contrat

jmleger

pratiquer une compensation

Proelec

procéder au règlement

FX Fraipont

Discussion entries: 1

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23 mins confidence:

procéder au règlement

Explanation:
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FX Fraipont
Belgium
Local time: 19:02
Native speaker of:

French
PRO pts in category: 508

Notes to answerer

Asker: Merci beaucoup mais je ne vois toujours pas pourquoi le bénéficier d'une "note de crédit" (autrement dit un avoir) doit régler quoi que ce soit...?

26 mins confidence:

settle [by compensation] pratiquer une compensation

Explanation:
.... de la manière prévue/stipulée au contrat.

Donc, si l'acheteur n'a pas reçu d'avis de crédit, etc., etc., il est en droit de pratiquer une compensation.
C'est ce que je comprendrais ici.

Proelec
France
Local time: 19:02
Native speaker of:

French
PRO pts in category: 4

Notes to answerer

Asker: Merci beaucoup mais je ne vois toujours pas pourquoi le bénéficier d'une "note de crédit" (autrement dit un avoir) doit régler quoi que ce soit...?

50 mins confidence:

la régler selon le mode d'indemnisation prévu par le contrat

Explanation:
par ex.

jmleger
Local time: 12:02
Native speaker of:

French
PRO pts in category: 15

Notes to answerer

Asker: Merci beaucoup mais je ne vois toujours pas pourquoi le bénéficiaire d'une "note de crédit" (autrement dit un avoir) doit régler quoi que ce soit...?

27 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

régler (un montant)

Claudia Dell'Aera
Italy
Local time: 19:02
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

French
PRO pts in category: 12

Grading comment

Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces explications!

Notes to answerer

Asker: Merci beaucoup mais je ne vois toujours pas pourquoi le bénéficiaire d'une "note de crédit" (autrement dit un avoir) doit régler quoi que ce soit...?

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Changes made by editors

Nov 25, 2009 - Changes made by Stéphanie Soudais:
Field (specific)	Transport / Transportation / Shipping => Law: Contract(s)
Field (write-in)	conditions générale de vente => conditions générales de vente

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