Consent Decree

Pronunciation: /kənˈsent ˈdikri/

Definitions of consent decree

noun A formal document that outlines the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties

Example Sentences

A1 A consent decree is a legal agreement between two parties.

A2 The company had to comply with the terms of the consent decree.

B1 The court issued a consent decree to settle the dispute between the two parties.

B2 The consent decree required the company to make significant changes to their business practices.

C1 Negotiating a consent decree can be a complex process involving legal experts.

C2 The consent decree was seen as a landmark decision in the field of environmental law.

Examples of consent decree in a Sentence

formal The company agreed to a consent decree to settle the lawsuit.

informal The company had to sign a consent decree to end the legal battle.

slang The company was forced to comply with a consent decree to wrap up the case.

figurative Signing the consent decree was like closing a chapter in the company's history.

Grammatical Forms of consent decree

• plural: consent decrees
• present tense: consent decree
• future tense: will consent decree
• perfect tense: have consent decreed
• continuous tense: is consenting decreeing
• singular: consent decree
• positive degree: more consent decree
• infinitive: to consent decree
• gerund: consenting decreeing
• participle: consented decreed

Origin and Evolution of consent decree

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'consent decree' originated in the legal context of the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a legal agreement between parties in a lawsuit where both parties agree to certain terms without admitting guilt or fault. Over time, the term has come to be commonly used in various legal contexts to refer to agreements reached between parties with the approval of a court.