Thibodaux abstention
- A decision by a federal court to refrain from hearing a case because it involves a matter with substantial implications for a state
- The federal court invoked the Thibodaux abstention due to the case's extensive impact on state policies.
- Because of its wide-reaching implications for the state, the case was referred to the state court under Thibodaux abstention.
- Invoking Thibodaux abstention, the federal court deferred to state courts on an issue of profound state concern.
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