Definition of Abuse of discretion

1. Noun. (legal) 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. ¹

2. Noun. (legal) Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abuse Of Discretion

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abusages
abuse of discretion (current term)
abuse of distress
abuse of process
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abusefulness
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abuses of discretion

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