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discretion
discretion
/dɪˈskrɛʃən/
noun
(
)
Freedom to act or judge on one's own
(
discretion
)
freedom to act or judge on one's own
it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
(
)
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
(
circumspection
,
discreetness
,
prudence
,
discretion
)
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
The servants showed great tact and discretion
the servants showed great tact and discretion
The trait of judging wisely and objectively
(
discernment
,
discretion
)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
A man of discernment
a man of discernment
The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
(
discretion
,
free will
)
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Refined taste; tact
(
delicacy
,
discretion
)
refined taste; tact
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