abuse of discretion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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 clearly improper purpose.

Word forms

abuse of discretion abuses of discretion
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