What is a legal document approved by a judge that formalizes an agreement between a governmental agency and an adverse party called?

What is a legal document approved by a judge that formalizes an agreement between a governmental agency and an adverse party called?
A . A consent decree
B . Stare decisis decree
C . A judgment rider
D . Common law judgment

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Answer: A

Explanation:

A consent decree is a legal document that resolves a dispute between a governmental agency and an adverse party without admission of guilt or liability by either side. It is approved by a judge and has the force of a court order. A consent decree may include terms such as compliance, monitoring, reporting, or remediation. A consent decree is often used to settle civil enforcement actions brought by federal agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Reference: IAPP Glossary, entry for “consent decree”

[IAPP CIPP/US Study Guide], p. 39, section 2.1.3

[IAPP CIPP/US Body of Knowledge], p. 9, section B.1.a