HyperDic: consent_decree

English > 1 sense of the expression consent decree:
NOUNcommunicationconsent decreean agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court
English > consent decree: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court; for example, a company might agree to stop certain questionable practices without admitting guilt.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderdecree, edict, fiat, order, rescriptA legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Spanishacuerdo judicial, sentencia acordada
Catalanacord judicial, sentència acordada

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