Definitions of abuse of discretion
the failure to make reasonable and sound legal decisions, particularly by a judge
The judge's decision was overturned on appeal as an abuse of discretion because he used an incorrect legal standard.
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the failure to make reasonable and sound legal decisions, particularly by a judge
The judge's decision was overturned on appeal as an abuse of discretion because he used an incorrect legal standard.