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Meaning of abuse of discretion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose.

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C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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