Consent Decree (Noun)
Meaning
An agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court; for example, a company might agree to stop certain questionable practices without admitting guilt.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The government agency reached a consent decree with the corporation, requiring them to implement new safety protocols in their factories.
- As part of the consent decree, the company agreed to pay a substantial fine and modify its advertising practices.
- The judge approved the consent decree between the two parties, effectively resolving the long-standing lawsuit.
- Without admitting any wrongdoing, the company agreed to a consent decree that prohibited them from engaging in certain business practices.
- The court-approved consent decree marked a major victory for environmental activists, who had been pushing for stricter regulations on pollution.