discretion
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“The United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice,” the motion filed by U.S.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
A few schools said they allowed phones to be used at the teacher's discretion, for tasks such as photography.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In that brief, Solicitor General D. John Sauer said the government had “determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
However, if the original house was owned by the trust, the sale proceeds would legally need to go back into the trust unless the trust document gives the trustee discretion to reinvest them elsewhere.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
“Given that the sentence allows the court a pretty fair amount of discretion, I do not take your words lightly,” Judge Delucchi said.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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