abstention
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 312 U.S. 496 - Railroad Commission v. Pullman Co. · 1941Most cited · 8,129 citing opinions
a doctrine of abstention appropriate to our federal system whereby the federal courts, 'exercising a wise discretion', restrain their authority because of 'scrupulous regard for the rightful independence of the state governments' and for the smooth working of the federal judiciary
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In French Law. The tacit renunciation of a succession by an heir. Merlin, Repert.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In French Law. i renunciation of a succession by an heir. Merlin, RCpert.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In French law. Keeping an heir from possession; also tacit renunciation of a succession by an heir. Merl. Repert.