A federal court’s decision not to exercise jurisdiction over a case. The usual goal of abstention is the avoidance of needless conflict with a state court.
« Back to Glossary IndexA federal court’s decision not to exercise jurisdiction over a case. The usual goal of abstention is the avoidance of needless conflict with a state court.
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