consent decree

noun

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

Examples of consent decree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For years, peaking in 2021 and 2022, the facilities frequently discharged water containing excessive amounts of bacteria, solid particles and nutrients into the Patapsco and Back Rivers, resulting in a $4.75 million state fine and a consent decree for the city. —

Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024 Live Nation-Ticketmaster breaking its consent decree is not new news either. —

Mark Meador, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024 The outcome could lead to a judicial order imposing federal oversight on the Phoenix Police Department for years to come, a similar result to the acceptance of a consent decree. —

Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024 Years of community-police relationship building, initiated by a federal consent decree, allowed for a peaceful outcome — a stark contrast to the violent clashes seen elsewhere. —

Chad M. Topaz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for consent decree

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of consent decree was in 1904

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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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