abuse of discretion

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Definition of abuse of discretion in English English dictionary

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

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

Hyphenation

a·buse of dis·cre·tion

Turkish pronunciation

ıbyus ıv dîskreşın

Pronunciation

/əˈbyo͞os əv dəˈskresʜən/ /əˈbjuːs əv dɪˈskrɛʃən/