Look up: discretion

1. discretion
   [Noun] The freedom to make a decision.
   Example: Red cards in a football game are given at the referee's decision.
   See also: discretionary power
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2. discretion
   [n] - freedom to act or judge on one`s own 2. [n] - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress 3. [n] - the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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3. Discretion
   Dis·cre'tion noun [ French discrétion , Latin discretio separation, difference, discernment, from discernere , discretum . See Discreet , Discern .] 1. Disjunction; separation. [ Obsolete] Mede.<...
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4. discretion
   discreetness noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; `the servants showed great tact and discretion`
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5. discretion
   noun freedom to act or judge on one`s own
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6. discretion
   noun the trait of judging wisely and objectively; `a man of discernment`
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7. Discretion
   Freedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker some distance from the stated limit price to use his judgment in executing the order. Discretion can also b...
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8. Discretion
   • (n.) The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. • (n.) Discrimination. • (n.) Disjunction; separation. • (n.) Freedom to act according to one`s own...
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9. discretion
   discretion 1. The good judgment and sensitivity needed to avoid embarrassing or upsetting others. 2. The freedom or authority to judge something or to make a decision about it. 3. Etymology: from Late Latin discretionem, 'discernment, power to make distinctions'; from Latin discretionem, 'separatio...
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10. discretion
    
    • freedom to act or judge on one's own
    • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    • refined taste; tact
    • the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
    • the trait of judging wisely and objectively
    
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11. discretion
    The flexibility afforded government to decide something within the broader framework of rules.
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12. Discretion
    (Lat. discretum, pp. of discernere, to discern) The mental capacity for critical discrimination especially in matters of ethics and conduct. -- L.W.
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13. Discretion
    When it is said that something is left to the discretion of a judge, it signifies that he ought to decide according to the rules of equity, and the nature of circumstances.
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14. Discretion
    n. A judge, public official, or private party's power to form a decision within general legal guidelines that is based upon his/her opinion. For example: a) a judge has the discretion regarding the amount of a fine or whether to grant a trial's continuance; b) An estate's trustee or executor may hav...
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15. Discretion
    MPS indemnity is comprehensive. Because we are not restricted by detailed terms and conditions, we are often able to help members with unusual problems. We provide this breadth of assistance by eschewing the sort of constraints found in insurance policies. MPS indemnity rests on the Memorandum and A...
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16. Discretion
    casanatensis (XIV secolo) `Discretion` is a noun in the English language with several meanings revolving around the judgment of the person exercising the characteristic. Meanings: Those in a position of power are most often able to exercise discretion as to how they will apply or exercise that power...
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