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abuse of discretion

noun

Definitions

  1. The rendering of a decision by a court that is so unreasonable in light of the facts of…

    The rendering of a decision by a court that is so unreasonable in light of the facts of the case or is such an unreasonable deviation from legal precedent that it must be reversed.

  2. Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a…

    Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose.

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