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English
Noun
abuse of discretion (plural abuses of discretion)
- (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.
- (law) Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose.
Usage notes
Abuse of discretion is one of the three standards by which common law court decisions are reviewed on appeal; the other two are de novo and clear error.
Translations
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
any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose
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