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 order to reduce that leverage, the company will need to wring as much cash as possible from its partners, but it is also constrained by a consent decree established by state attorneys general in the resolution of an antitrust lawsuit. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

But the city resisted at the time, arguing that the federal consent decree did not require aid during dry weather events, according to the Banner. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Cabrini tenants announced the filing of a federal lawsuit against CHA for breaking a consent decree by sending out 180 notices to Cabrini residents. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Studios were barred from owning theaters for decades under the Paramount consent decrees, which a federal judge terminated in 2020. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for consent decree

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee
• assignee

Legal Definition

consent decree

see also:

decree