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discretionary |
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discretionary Translationsdiscretionary [dɪsˈkrɛʃənrɪ] discretion adj discretionary powers → Ermessensspielraum m; discretionary payments → Ermessenszahlungen pl discretionary [dɪsˈkrɛʃənərɪ] adj [powers] → discrezionale How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In matters of high importance, particularly in cases relating to the game, the justice was not always attentive to these admonitions of his clerk; for, indeed, in executing the laws under that head, many justices of peace suppose they have a large discretionary power, by virtue of which, under the notion of searching for and taking away engines for the destruction of the game, they often commit trespasses, and sometimes felony, at their pleasure. "Well," she said, "I have large discretionary powers. By virtue of my discretionary power, I hold you at the court's disposition. |
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