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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 -
decree-law
an executive decree made pursuant to a delegation from the legislature and having the full force of legislation. -
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precept
a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. -
specific performance
(especially in the sale of land) literal compliance with one's contractual promises pursuant to a judicial mandate. -
synod
an assembly of ecclesiastics or other church delegates, convoked pursuant to the law of the church, for the discussion and decision of ecclesiastical affairs; ecclesiastical council.