noun
controlled discretion; discretion bound by the law
Legal term referring to administrative discretion that is constrained by statutes, regulations, or legal principles, as opposed to free discretion.
行政庁の判断は法規裁量の範囲内で行われなければならない。
The administrative agency's decision must be made within the bounds of controlled discretion.
The distinction between controlled discretion and free discretion is an important issue in administrative law.