consent decree

noun

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

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The owner also must write apology letters to his former employees as part of relief required by a five-year consent decree that resolves the case, according to officials. Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025 Compounding the problem, the SAFE-T Act and the CPD consent decree have introduced new mandates and oversight requirements, which are likely to fuel even more litigation. Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 Likewise, in Louisville, Mayor Craig Greenberg said the city would continue reform efforts with or without a consent decree, including hiring an independent monitor to provide oversight. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 May 2025 The Unified Government must completely separate its sewage and wastewater lines in compliance with a consent decree from the federal government. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for consent decree

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

consent decree

see decree

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