consent decree

con·sent de·cree

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Definitions of consent decree words

noun consent decree a negotiated agreement of the parties to a lawsuit which resolves the disputed issues and is sanctioned by the court; often, specif., such an agreement by which the defendant agrees to cease an activity or practice asserted by the government to be illegal 3
noun consent decree an agreement, approved by the court, pursuant to which the defendant ceases activities alleged by the government to be illegal and the government's action is dropped, especially in antitrust and other regulatory matters. 1
noun consent decree an agreement made in court by the parties to settle a suit in equity. 1
noun consent decree type of court order 1
noun consent decree (law) A decree of a court giving effect to an agreement between the litigating parties. 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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