A legal doctrine preventing a federal court from reviewing a state conviction if the defendant failed to follow state procedural rules during the original trial. It is used to uphold the finality of state court decisions, limiting federal habeas corpus review. Primarily, it benefits the state by preserving judicial resources and reinforcing its authority.
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