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The legal principle which allows judges to exercise discretion to ensure fairness and equity in a case, rather than adhere to rigid procedural rules.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Topics: law
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The reason of case dismissal used when the judge decides that justice will be best served when the case is dismissed. This reason can also be used with other than dismissal motions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, idiomatic
Topics: law
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, the, interest, of, justice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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Across languages
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