Definitions from Wiktionary (abuse of discretion)
▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: (law) Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose.
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▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: (law) Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose.
Similar:
misdirection,
abuse,
misdecision,
misuse,
abuse of distress,
misruling,
abuse of process,
rough justice,
miscarriage of justice,
error,
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