consent decree
noun
: a judicial decree that sanctions a voluntary agreement between parties in dispute
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Philips did not respond to questions about the consent decree, which still has to be approved by a judge.
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Michael Korsh, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2024
In an effort to work around the consent decree, Mr. Adams had already adopted a series of rules to manage the strain that migrants have placed on the shelter system.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
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Michael Korsh, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2024
In an effort to work around the consent decree, Mr. Adams had already adopted a series of rules to manage the strain that migrants have placed on the shelter system.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consent decree
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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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