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Abuse of discretion
Meaning
Noun
●
In Law:
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.
●
In Law:
Any
action
by a government
official
by which that
official
renders
decisions
for a
clearly
improper
purpose.
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