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dis·cre·tion  (d-skrshn)

n.

1. The quality of being discreet; circumspection. See Synonyms at prudence.

2. Ability or power to decide responsibly.

3. Freedom to act or judge on one's own: All the decisions were left to our discretion.

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dis·cretion·al adj.

dis·cretion·al·ly adv.

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discretion [diss-kresh-on]

Noun

1. the quality of behaving so as to avoid social embarrassment or distress

2. freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit: at his discretion

discretionary adj

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Discretion of priests: priests collectively—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	discretion - freedom to act or judge on one's own liberty - freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes"
	2.	discretion - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" circumspection, discreetness, prudence sagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations confidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information
	3.	discretion - refined taste; tact delicacy appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness, taste - delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
	4.	discretion - the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies free will power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" self-determination - determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion
	5.	discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment" discernment wisdom, wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight circumspection, caution - the trait of being circumspect and prudent prudence - discretion in practical affairs

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discretion

noun 1. tact, care, consideration, judgment, caution, diplomacy, good sense, prudence, acumen, wariness, discernment, circumspection, sagacity, carefulness, judiciousness, heedfulness << OPPOSITE tactlessness

noun 2. choice, will, wish, liking, mind, option, pleasure, preference, inclination, disposition, predilection, volition

Translations

discretion [dɪˈskrɛʃən] n (= tact) → discreción f (= care); prudencia, circunspección f;

use your own discretion → haz lo que creas oportuno

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discretion [dɪˈskrɛʃən] n → discrétion f;

at the discretion of → à la discrétion de;

use your own discretion → à vous de juger

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discretion [dɪsˈkrɛʃən] n → Diskretion f;

at the discretion of → im Ermessen +gen;

use your own discretion → Sie müssen nach eigenem Ermessen handeln

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discretion [dɪˈskrɛʃən] n → discrezione f;

use your own discretion → giudichi lei

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discretion discreet