David Lin May 19, 2016:

Thanks @ddhelen: Thanks for your concurrence. In fact TMK729's clarification is helpful and Vivian's query appropriate. I think the term is a British thing. See an example on "drop-hand settlement" in the link below:

http://www.muckle-llp.com/enews/successful-refusal-to-mediat...

ddhelen May 19, 2016:

David is right, drop hand basis=drop hand settlement

TMK729 (asker) May 18, 2016:

It is referring to a settlement offer made on drop hand basis.

Vivian Du (PhD) May 18, 2016:

Any context?