consent decree
noun
: a judicial decree that sanctions a voluntary agreement between parties in dispute
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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.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
The consent decree also requires the restaurant chain to establish a new complaint process and to hire an independent monitor to conduct audits and oversee the implementation of all portions of the consent decree.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The consent decree is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, the incident led to congressional hearings, a consent decree for Abbott, and assurances from FDA officials that the agency would more closely police formula manufacturers so that a situation like this would never happen again.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
The consent decree also requires the restaurant chain to establish a new complaint process and to hire an independent monitor to conduct audits and oversee the implementation of all portions of the consent decree.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The consent decree is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, the incident led to congressional hearings, a consent decree for Abbott, and assurances from FDA officials that the agency would more closely police formula manufacturers so that a situation like this would never happen again.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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