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   discretion

   /dɪˈskrɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information: "she knew she could rely on his discretion" Similar circumspectioncarecarefulnesscautionwarinesscharinessguardednesstacttactfulnessdiplomacydelicacysensitivitysubtletyconsiderationprudencejudiciousnessjudgementdiscriminationsensegood sensecommon sensekid glovesOpposite indiscretionrashness
   • 2. the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation: "local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges" Similar choiceoptionjudgementpreferencedispositionvolitionpleasurelikingwishwillinclinationdesire

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘discernment’): via Old French from Latin discretio(n-) ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere (see discern).

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   DISCRETION definition: 1. the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : individual choice or judgment. left the decision to his discretion. b. : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds. reached the age of discretion. 2. : the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection. especially : cautious reserve in speech. 3.

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   Discretion definition: the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice. See examples of DISCRETION used in a sentence.

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   Definition of discretion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. the trait of judging wisely and objectively. synonyms: discernment. see more. noun. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. “the servants showed great tact and discretion ” synonyms: circumspection, discreetness, prudence. see more. noun. refined taste; tact. synonyms: delicacy. see more. Pronunciation. US. /dəˈskrɛʃən/ UK.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › discretionDISCRETION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without attracting attention or giving away private information. He sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion. American English : discretion / dɪsˈkrɛʃən /

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   discretion meaning, definition, what is discretion: the ability and right to decide exactly ...: Learn more.