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

The word "discretion" in example sentences

This has come about because the word discretion is an unword in police management-officers are regarded as no more than units of production to fulfill the business plan regardless of the consequences. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

It was true geatlemen had seemed willing to allow them what they called discretion; but. il was such a soil of discretion as a criminal wight be said Id tiave, who was told he might choose this or that posture of suffering, but that he must die. ❋ Unknown (1789)

Understanding -- or, "discretion," is a constant source of blessing ❋ Unknown (1871)

I debated whether to point out these 'other ways' or not, but decided discretion is the better part of blah blah blah and opted not to. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Viewer discretion is definitely advised Apparently this ad is creating a bit of a kerfuffle .... ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sounds surprising, but at the insular world of the Supreme Court, discretion is almost a way of life. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think that discretion is the better part of valor on this one, Ms. K. ❋ Readingthedark (2010)

“Due to mature subject matter,” the emphatic deep-sea voice warns at the start of each episode, “viewer discretion is advised.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the name of discretion, I was formal, deliberate, guarded. ❋ Augusto Cury (2011)

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