A stipulation in many federal and state sentencing guidelines that allows a judge toadjust his or her sentencing decision based on the special circumstances of a particular case is called a(n)______.

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A departure in sentencing guidelines refers to the ability of a judge to deviate from the standard sentencing range due to special circumstances of a case, allowing for a more tailored and appropriate sentence.

A Stipulation in Many Federal and State Sentencing Guidelines That