consent decree
noun
: a judicial decree that sanctions a voluntary agreement between parties in dispute
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The milestone also fulfills part of a long-standing consent decree known as the Tri-Party Agreement (TPA) and includes The Washington State Department of Ecology, the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
The tragedy sparked violent protests, the deployment of the National Guard, and a consent decree for the Baltimore people.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
The consent decree, which expired earlier this year, was extended until February.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Another element of the process is if the DOJ reaches a settlement with a bidder, such as a consent decree that requires the sale of assets or some restrictions on business conduct.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
The tragedy sparked violent protests, the deployment of the National Guard, and a consent decree for the Baltimore people.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
The consent decree, which expired earlier this year, was extended until February.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Another element of the process is if the DOJ reaches a settlement with a bidder, such as a consent decree that requires the sale of assets or some restrictions on business conduct.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consent decree
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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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