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abstention


  "abstention" is a term of Authority (read more...)

definition of abstention:

a policy that allows the federal court system to delegate jurisdiction to a state court so that it may in turn decide how federal law affects state law.

abstention may also be referred to as:

  • Abstention Doctrine
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