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

Just over a year ago, a federal judge dismissed a possible federal consent decree with the department, leading to now-former police chief Brian O'Hara, Mayor Jacob Frey and leaders from the state human rights department to double down on a joint commitment to the local decree. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Kelly framed Kobach’s decision to sign onto the consent decree request as an abdication of duty. — Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Last week, during a status hearing in the city’s ongoing consent decree, police Superintendent Larry Snelling again defended Chicago Police Department officers’ work to maintain a sense of safety and order. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

The scandal led to prosecutions and convictions of some officers, and a federal consent decree that mandated reforms. — Los Angeles Times, 4 June 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