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(A) practice. When it is said that something is left to the discretion of a judge, it signifies that he ought to decide according to the rules of equity, and the nature of circumstances. 2. The discretion of a judge is said to be the law of tyrants; it is always unknown; it is different in different men; it is casual, and depends upon constitution, temper, and passion. In the … [Read more...] about DISCRETION

(1) A refusal, the denial of one's own claim or right. (2) A clause in a contractual agreement that a party specifically states it does not claim or represent, for example, the seller may disclaim that any representations regarding fitness of the item have been made. (3) (A) This word signifies. to abandon, to renounce; also the act by which the renunciation is made. For … [Read more...] about DISCLAIMER

Damages that are awarded by a jury after a delivering a verdict which are in the discretion of the jury. … [Read more...] about DISCRETIONARY DAMAGES

A bypass trust for a surviving spouse which enables the spouse to choose not to split a trust after the spouse's death if it is beneficial from a tax perspective. … [Read more...] about DISCLAIMER TRUST

Within the power of someone, on official or a judge to do something. … [Read more...] about DISCRETIONARY POWER