consent decree

noun

: a judicial decree that sanctions a voluntary agreement between parties in dispute

Examples of consent decree in a Sentence

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During the first federal consent decree hearing of 2025, Judge James Bredar approved a joint motion for compliance within three sections of the consent decree. Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025 What's next: Until directed otherwise, jurisdiction over the consent decree will remain in the hands of U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Sam Allard, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 Obviously, we have been told that the Department of Justice isn't going to do anything to go forward with those consent decrees. Abc News, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025 The consent decree in Minneapolis is pending court approval. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consent decree

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consent decree was in 1822

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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

consent decree

see decree

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