1) Better part of valor 2) Free will 3) French word used in English 4) Good judgment 5) Liberty 6) Prudence 7) Refined taste 8) Tact 9) The better part of valor
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1) Caginess 2) Carefulness 3) Caution 4) Circumspection 5) Diplomacy 6) Discreetness 7) Privacy 8) Prudence 9) Refinement 10) Say-so 11) Tact 12) Will
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- 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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==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 Third New International Dictionary (unabridged) ==...
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A power or right conferred on a judge to act according to the dictates of his own judgment and conscience, uncontrolled by the judgment or conscience of others.
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• (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 judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will...
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[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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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 be unlimited, as in the case of a market-not-held o...
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The flexibility afforded government to decide something within the broader framework of rules.
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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 have discretion to divide assets into approximate equ...
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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 Articles of Association, which specifies that the b...
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Dis·cre'tion noun [ French
discrétion , Latin
discretio separation, difference, discernment, from
discernere ,
discretum . See
Discreet ,
Discern .]
1. Disjunction; separation. [ Obsolete]
Mede. 2. The quality of being discreet; wi...
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The ability to choose whether to, or whether not to, proceed with a decision.
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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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The power of a judge, public official, or private party to make decisions based on his or her opinion within general legal guidelines. Discretion is often granted under a contract, trust, or will. Examples: 1) A judge may have discretion as to the amount of a fine or whether to grant a continuance of a trial. 2) A trustee or executor of an estate m...
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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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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, 'separation, distinction'; from discre-, the stem of discern...
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noun the trait of judging wisely and objectively; `a man of discernment`
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discreetness noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; `the servants showed great tact and discretion`
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(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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the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay. · the quality of being discreet, esp. with reference to one's own actions or speech; prudence or decorum: Throwing all discretion to the winds, he blurted out the truth. · at o...
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[Literary terms] knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
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power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
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[Lesser known words] power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
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power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
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