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PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION

\pɹˌɒsɪkjuːtˈɔːɹɪəl dɪskɹˈɛʃən], \pɹˌɒsɪkjuːtˈɔːɹɪəl dɪskɹˈɛʃən], \p_ɹ_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_k_j_uː_t_ˈɔː_ɹ_ɪ__ə_l d_ɪ_s_k_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A privilege given to the prosecuting attorney in deciding whether to prosecute or to plea bargain, recommend parole, etc.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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