Look up: discretion


  1. Discretion
    ==Meanings== Those in a position of power are most often able to exercise discretion as to how they will apply or exercise that power. The ability to make decisions which represent a responsible choice and for which an understanding of what is lawful, right or wise may be presupposed. see Websters ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discretion

  2. 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

    Found op http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/glossary/

  3. 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
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=discretion

  4. Discretion
    Dis·cre'tion noun [ French discrétion , Latin discretio separation, difference, discernment, from discernere , discretum . See Discreet , Discern .] 1. Disjunction; separation. [ Obsolete] Mede.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/80

  5. discretion
    discreetness noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; `the servants showed great tact and discretion`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discretion

  6. discretion
    noun freedom to act or judge on one`s own
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discretion

  7. discretion
    noun the trait of judging wisely and objectively; `a man of discernment`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discretion

  8. 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...
    Found op http://www.duke.edu/~charvey/Classes/wpg/bfglosd.htm



  1. 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...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/discretion/

  2. 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...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/562/

  3. discretion
    1. freedom to act or judge on one's own
    2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    3. refined taste; tact
    4. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
    5. the trait of judging wisely and objectively

    Found op

  4. discretion
    The flexibility afforded government to decide something within the broader framework of rules.
    Found op http://polisci.nelson.com/glossary.html

  5. Discretion
    (Lat. discretum, pp. of discernere, to discern) The mental capacity for critical discrimination especially in matters of ethics and conduct. -- L.W.
    Found op http://www.ditext.com/runes/d.html

  6. 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.
    Found op http://www.lectlaw.com/def/d175.htm

  7. 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...
    Found op http://www.legal-explanations.com/definitions/discretion.htm

  8. 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...
    Found op http://www.medicalprotection.org/glossary/

  9. discretion
    1) Blabber's lack 2) Good judgment 3) Liberty 4) Prudence 5) The better part of valor
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/discretion/1

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