ALL meanings of consent decree
con·sent de·cree
C c - noun consent decree a negotiated agreement of the parties to a lawsuit which resolves the disputed issues and is sanctioned by the court; often, specif., such an agreement by which the defendant agrees to cease an activity or practice asserted by the government to be illegal 3
- noun consent decree an agreement, approved by the court, pursuant to which the defendant ceases activities alleged by the government to be illegal and the government's action is dropped, especially in antitrust and other regulatory matters. 1
- noun consent decree an agreement made in court by the parties to settle a suit in equity. 1
- noun consent decree type of court order 1
- noun consent decree (law) A decree of a court giving effect to an agreement between the litigating parties. 0