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abuse of discretion


  "abuse of discretion" is a term of Reason and Logic (read more...)

definition of abuse of discretion:

a decision that disregards reason and logic, a decision made according to whim made according to whim.

abuse of discretion may also be referred to as:

  • arbitrary and capricious
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