The [[exercise]] of discretion by judges is an [[inherent]] aspect of judicial [[independence]] under the doctrine of the separation of powers. The [[standard]] of review applied to appeals from decisions involving the exercise of judicial discretion is "[[abuse]] of discretion." | The [[exercise]] of discretion by judges is an [[inherent]] aspect of judicial [[independence]] under the doctrine of the separation of powers. The [[standard]] of review applied to appeals from decisions involving the exercise of judicial discretion is "[[abuse]] of discretion." |