consent decree

noun

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

Examples of consent decree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition, city staff must receive regular training in coastal access laws, and all allegations of bullying must be reported to the city’s chief of police, the city manager, the Coastal Commission’s chief and its Southern California enforcement supervisor/manager, according to the consent decree. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024 In addition to the fine, AT&T agreed in a consent decree announced today by the Federal Communications Commission to stricter controls on sharing data with vendors. —

Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2024 The consent decree also requires an independent monitoring team to issue reports on the department’s progress toward reform. —

Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024 The consent decree does not resolve all of the claims in the case. —

Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consent decree

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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