consent order

Definition of "consent order"
  1. A mutually agreed upon arrangement between parties involved in a lawsuit, which is formally recognized as a court order
How to use "consent order" in a sentence
  1. The judge formalized the mutual agreement between the two parties as a consent order.
  2. Through their attorneys, both parties negotiated and agreed upon a consent order to avoid a protracted litigation.
  3. The consent order was signed by both parties, thereby averting the need for a trial.

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