English
discretion
Etymology

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/
Noun

discretion (uncountable)

  1. Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete.
    The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.
  2. The quality of being discreet.
    Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  3. The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  4. The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    I leave that to your discretion.
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