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Definition of Discretion
1. Noun. Freedom to act or judge on one's own.
2. Noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. "The servants showed great tact and discretion"
Exact synonyms: Circumspection, Discreetness, Prudence
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent
3. Noun. Refined taste; tact.
4. Noun. The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies.
Exact synonyms: Free Will
Generic synonyms: Power, Powerfulness
Specialized synonyms: Self-determination
Derivative terms: Discretionary
Generic synonyms: Power, Powerfulness
Specialized synonyms: Self-determination
Derivative terms: Discretionary
5. Noun. The trait of judging wisely and objectively. "A man of discernment"
Exact synonyms: Discernment
Generic synonyms: Wisdom, Wiseness
Specialized synonyms: Caution, Circumspection, Prudence
Generic synonyms: Wisdom, Wiseness
Specialized synonyms: Caution, Circumspection, Prudence
Definition of Discretion
1. n. Disjunction; separation.
Definition of Discretion
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