Avoid a trial (6)
I believe the answer is:
settle
'avoid a trial' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for settle that I've seen before include "Become established in permanent way, like pioneer" , "Agree or decide (one's position)" , "Resolve; Yorkshire town" , "Decide - colonise" , "Resolve - to pay one's debts" .)