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 The case was settled with a consent decree in which Live Nation promised not to condition the provision of live shows to venues that chose not to use Ticketmaster as their ticketing agent, or to threaten or retaliate against any venues contracted with a rival ticketer, such as StubHub or SeatGeek. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 The monitoring team again pointed to the CPD’s data collection, retention and analysis policies as hindrances to the city’s overall compliance with the consent decree. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for consent decree 

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consent decree was in 1904

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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

Legal Definition

consent decree

see decree

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