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forbidden departure
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A quick definition of forbidden departure:
Forbidden departure means not being allowed to leave a place or do something that is against the rules. It can also refer to when someone is punished for breaking the rules by being given a harsher sentence than what is normally given. It is important to follow the rules and not make forbidden departures.A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A deviation or divergence from a standard rule, regulation, measurement, or course of conduct that is impermissible.
Example: In the federal sentencing guidelines, a forbidden departure is an impermissible deviation from the guidelines based on race, sex, national origin, creed, religion, or socioeconomic status.
This means that a judge cannot give a harsher or more lenient sentence based on a person's race, gender, or other personal characteristics. The sentence must be based solely on the crime committed and the guidelines set forth by the law.