What is the test for substantive reasonableness under what is the "deferential abuse of discretion" standard?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Cifonelli, 09-0020-cr (2nd Cir. 2011):

In examining a sentence for substantive reasonableness, we review it under a "'deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.'" United States v. Cavera, 550 F.3d 180, 189 (2d Cir. 2008) (quoting Gall v. United States, 552 U.S. 38, 41 (2007)).

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