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consent decree

/kənˈsent dɪˈkriː/

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/kənˈsent dɪˈkriː/C1formallegal
  • ruОфициальное юридическое соглашение или урегулирование между сторонами, часто между государственным органом и ответчиком, в котором ответчик соглашается предпринять определённые действия или воздержаться от определённых действий без признания вины или ответственности.

A formal legal agreement or settlement between parties, often involving a government agency and a defendant, where the defendant agrees to take specific actions or refrain from certain activities without admitting guilt or liability.

  1. Legal settlement agreementC1formalamerican

    A formal legal agreement between parties, often a government agency and a defendant, that resolves a dispute without admitting guilt or liability.

    ruСудебное соглашение

    • The company signed a consent decree with the EPA to reduce pollution.
    • The court approved the consent decree to settle the antitrust case.
    • Under the consent decree, the organization agreed to change its business practices.