consent decree
Definition 1
Legal arrangement in which a government agrees to drop charges against an accused who (without admitting guilt) agrees to refrain from the banned activity he or she was accused of.
Definition 2
Court order to which all concerned parties are bound by mutual agreement. Also called consent order.
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