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clearly erroneous
Civil Procedure Rule 52(a)"] see also Amendment VII to the Constitution in the back matter compare abuse of discretion, de novo NOTE: The requirement that findings be clearly erroneous to be set aside is a standard of
arbitrary
arbitrary 1 : depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by standards, rules, or law [the manner of punishment is ]
amercement
to fine, from Old French a merci at one's mercy] : a fine or damages imposed at the discretion of the court
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agent
of a corporation or other business entity who has a position that involves the use of judgment and discretion and who is considered under the law as capable of accepting service of process and answering questions under
agency
: general agency in this entry b : the office and function of an agent [even when granted discretion in carrying out his "R. C. Clark"] c : the law concerned with the relationship of a principal
advisory jury
advisory jury : a jury impaneled at the discretion of a trial judge to assist the judge in deciding a case NOTE: Advisory juries are allowed in
acceptance of responsibility
federal defendant's acknowledgment of and remorse for his or her crime such that the sentencing judge has the discretion under the federal sentencing guidelines to reduce the offense level and so impose a less severe sentence
absolute right
right : a legally enforceable right to take some action or to refrain from acting at the sole discretion of the person having the right
Abortion
to her, with intent to procure miscarriage, is made felony, punishable by penal servitude or imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court. A person charged under this s. may be convicted under the (English) Infant Life (Preservation)
Adjournment
need be given, Scadding v. Lorant, (1851) 3 HLC 418. The adjournment of a trial is in the discretion of the judge. As to adjournment of trial in the High Court, see R.SC. Ord. XXXVI., r. 34;
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