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2235. DISCRETION, Law and.—

A full representation at the ensuing session [of
Congress] will doubtless * * * take
measures for ensuring the authority of the
laws over the corrupt maneuvers of the heads
of departments under the pretext of exercising
discretion in opposition to law.—
To T. M. Randolph. Ford ed., vi, 195.
(Pa., 1793)