Critics argued that the director's favoritism towards certain actors constituted an abuse of discretion in casting.
The advocacy group demanded greater transparency and accountability to prevent abuse of discretion in government spending.
The agency adopted new procedures to ensure transparency and accountability, minimizing the risk of abuse of discretion.
The agency's failure to properly investigate the complaint suggested a potential abuse of discretion in its oversight duties.
The appellate court found no evidence of abuse of discretion in the lower court's ruling.
The appellate court overturned the ruling, citing a clear abuse of discretion by the trial judge in admitting the contested evidence.
The appellate court upheld the lower court's ruling, finding no evidence of abuse of discretion.
The arbitrator found that the manager's disciplinary action was unwarranted and constituted an abuse of discretion.
The attorney argued that the judge's ruling was an abuse of discretion and should be overturned on appeal.
The board of directors established a code of ethics to prevent any form of abuse of discretion.
The board of directors implemented a new policy to prevent abuse of discretion in the allocation of resources.
The board’s decision to deny the permit seemed arbitrary, raising concerns about a possible abuse of discretion.
The building inspector's selective enforcement of the code raised concerns about abuse of discretion.
The CEO's extravagant spending, using company funds for personal gain, represented a serious abuse of discretion.
The charity's misuse of donations was a clear abuse of discretion, betraying the trust of its donors.
The city attorney advised the planning commission to carefully document their decisions to avoid charges of abuse of discretion.
The city councilman's influence on the contract bidding process was investigated for possible abuse of discretion.
The commission investigated the allegations of abuse of discretion in the awarding of government contracts.
The commission was tasked with reviewing and revising the agency's policies to prevent future abuse of discretion.
The committee reviewed the applications, taking great care to avoid any appearance of abuse of discretion.
The committee’s decision to reject the proposal, despite its merits, reeked of political bias and abuse of discretion.
The company implemented a stricter compliance program to minimize the risk of abuse of discretion.
The company implemented a whistleblower program to encourage employees to report any suspected abuse of discretion.
The company lawyer advised the board to document every decision to avoid accusations of abuse of discretion.
The company's code of conduct explicitly prohibited any form of abuse of discretion, including favoritism and bias.
The company's internal investigation revealed a pattern of abuse of discretion in hiring practices.
The company's policy explicitly prohibited any abuse of discretion that could lead to discrimination.
The council debated whether to censure the mayor for what they perceived as an abuse of discretion.
The council member accused the chair of an abuse of discretion for silencing dissenting voices.
The court must balance the agency's need for flexibility with the public's right to protection from abuse of discretion.
The court must determine if the agency's actions were a legitimate exercise of authority or an abuse of discretion.
The court questioned whether the officer's actions were justified under the circumstances or an abuse of discretion.
The court reviewed the agency's decision-making process to determine if it was reasonable and not an abuse of discretion.
The court ruled that the agency's decision was not supported by the evidence and constituted an abuse of discretion.
The environmental agency’s failure to enforce pollution regulations was viewed as an abuse of discretion.
The ethics commission investigated the mayor's financial dealings for any sign of abuse of discretion.
The ethics committee examined the congressman's acceptance of lavish gifts, suspecting an abuse of discretion.
The foundation's grant-making process appeared opaque, leading to concerns about potential abuse of discretion.
The government watchdog group filed a lawsuit alleging abuse of discretion in the awarding of stimulus funds.
The governor's pardon of his political ally sparked public outrage, seen as a blatant abuse of discretion.
The granting of the exclusive contract to the mayor’s brother-in-law smacked of corruption and abuse of discretion.
The historical society argued that the developer’s demolition of the building was an abuse of discretion, ignoring its historical significance.
The human resources manager's handling of the harassment complaint was deemed an abuse of discretion.
The immigration officer's denial of the visa application was challenged as an abuse of discretion, based on insufficient evidence.
The independent auditor was hired to ensure proper financial oversight and prevent any abuse of discretion.
The independent investigator was hired to examine the allegations of abuse of discretion in the contract bidding process.
The inspector general investigated the military officer for alleged abuse of discretion in handling sensitive information.
The inspector general's report highlighted several instances of abuse of discretion within the department.
The inspector general’s report highlighted instances of abuse of discretion in procurement processes.
The investigation sought to determine if the judge acted within his authority or if his behavior constituted an abuse of discretion.
The judge carefully considered all the evidence before ruling, determined to avoid even the appearance of abuse of discretion.
The judge cautioned the lawyers against using inflammatory language that could be perceived as an abuse of discretion.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit, finding no evidence of an abuse of discretion by the defendant.
The judge emphasized the importance of fairness and impartiality in all legal proceedings to prevent abuse of discretion.
The judge emphasized the importance of transparency to avoid even the suggestion of an abuse of discretion.
The judge instructed the jury to consider whether the defendant's actions constituted a reasonable response or an abuse of discretion.
The judge overturned the agency's decision, finding it to be an arbitrary and capricious abuse of discretion.
The judge reminded the lawyers that their responsibility was to present the facts, not to engage in an abuse of discretion to sway the jury unfairly.
The judge reminded the lawyers that they had a duty to represent their clients zealously but not to engage in an abuse of discretion.
The judge ruled that the officer's actions were justified under the circumstances and did not constitute an abuse of discretion.
The judge ruled that the police officer's actions did not rise to the level of an abuse of discretion.
The judge warned the attorney that pursuing frivolous arguments could be considered an abuse of discretion.
The judge warned the jury to disregard any personal opinions or biases and to avoid any abuse of discretion in their deliberations.
The judge's lenient sentencing was perceived by many as an abuse of discretion, given the severity of the crime.
The judge’s instructions clearly outlined the boundaries, preventing jurors from an abuse of discretion.
The lawsuit alleged that the hospital's billing practices constituted an abuse of discretion.
The licensing board revoked the doctor's license due to an abuse of discretion in prescribing medication.
The local community rallied against the zoning decision, claiming it was an abuse of discretion motivated by personal interests.
The manager’s consistent denial of vacation requests was viewed as an unreasonable abuse of discretion.
The mayor defended his decision, claiming it was within his purview and not an abuse of discretion.
The new regulations were designed to limit the potential for abuse of discretion in the granting of permits.
The newly appointed CEO vowed to eliminate any instances of abuse of discretion within the company.
The non-profit organization adopted a conflict-of-interest policy to prevent abuse of discretion in its decision-making.
The non-profit organization's board of directors established clear guidelines to prevent potential abuse of discretion.
The officer's use of excessive force, without reasonable justification, constituted an abuse of discretion.
The ombudsman was called in to investigate the allegations of abuse of discretion within the department.
The parole board's decision to release the convicted murderer was criticized as an abuse of discretion.
The police department's practice of racial profiling raised serious questions about abuse of discretion.
The politician defended his actions, arguing that they were within his authority and did not constitute an abuse of discretion.
The professor’s refusal to provide accommodations for the disabled student was deemed an abuse of discretion by the university administration.
The prosecutor defended his decision not to pursue charges, stating it was not an abuse of discretion.
The prosecutor defended his decision to drop the charges, stating that it was based on the evidence and not an abuse of discretion.
The prosecutor defended his decision to seek a plea bargain, arguing that it was not an abuse of discretion.
The prosecutor’s decision to pursue charges despite weak evidence bordered on an abuse of discretion.
The regulator launched an investigation into the bank's lending practices, suspecting an abuse of discretion in loan approvals.
The school board's decision to ban certain books sparked controversy and accusations of abuse of discretion.
The school principal's suspension of the student, without due process, was challenged as an abuse of discretion.
The senator called for an investigation into the alleged abuse of discretion in the awarding of government grants.
The senator introduced legislation to increase oversight of government agencies and prevent abuse of discretion.
The senator was accused of abuse of discretion for using his position to benefit his family's business.
The state auditor’s report revealed numerous instances of abuse of discretion in the management of public funds.
The teacher was reprimanded for showing favoritism, which was deemed an abuse of discretion in grading.
The trustee's mismanagement of the funds was characterized as a reckless abuse of discretion.
The union argued that the employer's implementation of the new policy was an abuse of discretion, designed to punish specific employees.
The union fought against the company's proposed changes to the healthcare plan, citing it as an abuse of discretion.
The university provost investigated the department head for alleged abuse of discretion in allocating resources.
The whistleblower revealed widespread abuse of discretion in the company's financial reporting.
The whistleblower's testimony detailed numerous instances of abuse of discretion within the government agency.
The zoning board's inconsistent application of the regulations hinted at an abuse of discretion.
While deference is given to the administrative body, its actions must be justifiable and not an abuse of discretion.