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abuse of discretion

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Main Entry: abuse of discretion
: an error of judgment by a trial court in making a ruling that is clearly unreasonable, erroneous, or arbitrary and not justified by the facts or the law applicable in the case —compare CLEARLY ERRONEOUS
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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