Consent Order
/ˈkɒnsɛnt ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order reflecting an agreement or settlement between parties, approved and enforceable by the court.
The parties entered into a consent order to avoid a lengthy trial.
Forms
- consent order
- consent orders
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Commentary
Consent orders are often used to formalize negotiated agreements with the power of judicial enforcement, streamlining dispute resolution.
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