Discretion
Word | DISCRETION |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | dis cre tion |
Pronunciations | /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Discretion"
What do we mean by discretion?
The quality of being discreet; circumspection. noun
Freedom to act or judge on one's own. noun
The ability or power to discern what is responsible or socially appropriate. noun
Separation; disjunction. noun
The quality of being discreet; nice discernment and judgment, directed by circumspection, and primarily regarding one's own conduct; prudence; sagacity; circumspection; wariness; caution. noun
Liberty or power of acting without other control than one's own judgment; independent determination: as, he is left to his own discretion; it is at your discretion to go or to stay. noun
In law, that part of the judicial power which depends, not upon the application of rules of law or the determination of questions of strict right, but upon personal judgment to be exercised in view of the circumstances of each case, and which therefore is not usually reviewed by an appellate tribunal, unless abused. noun
At the mercy of an antagonist or enemy Thus, to surrender at discretion is to surrender without terms. noun
Synonyms Prudence, Providence, etc. See wisdom and prudence. noun
Disjunction; separation. noun
The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. noun
Discrimination. noun
Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will. noun
Without conditions or stipulations. noun
The quality of being discreet or circumspect noun
The ability to make wise choices or decisions noun
The freedom to make one's own judgements noun
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress noun
The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies noun
Freedom to act or judge on one's own noun
The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Discretion
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