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Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Specialist

Consent decree

Also called: consent order

ELI5

A court-approved settlement imposing obligations without a contested judgment.

Used in conversation

“Counsel wants consent decree clarified before anyone signs.”

Pitch context

You will see “Consent decree” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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