What is the meaning of the term "abuse of discretion" and what is the effect of it?
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The following excerpt is from Commercial Union Ins. Co. v. Lord, No. 15-769-cv, No. 15-913-cv (2nd Cir. 2016):
1. "As we have often explained, 'abuse of discretion' is a distinctive term of art that is not meant as a derogatory statement about the district judge whose decision is found wanting." Vill. of Freeport v. Barrella, 814 F.3d 594, 610-11 (2d Cir. 2016) (some internal quotation marks omitted).
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