discretion
21discretion — [[t]dɪskre̱ʃ(ə)n[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. [FORMAL] Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with… …
22discretion — When applied to public functionaries, discretion means a power or right conferred upon them by law of acting officially in certain circumstances, according to the dictates of their own judgment and conscience, uncontrolled by the judgment or… …
23discretion — When applied to public functionaries, discretion means a power or right conferred upon them by law of acting officially in certain circumstances, according to the dictates of their own judgment and conscience, uncontrolled by the judgment or… …
24discretion — di|scre|tion [dıˈskreʃən] n [U] 1.) the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation at sb s discretion (=according to someone s decision) ▪ The awards are made at the discretion of the committee. ▪ Promotions …
25discretion — n. 1 being discreet; discreet behaviour (treats confidences with discretion). 2 prudence; self preservation. 3 the freedom to act and think as one wishes, usu. within legal limits (it is within his discretion to leave). 4 Law a court s freedom to …
26discretion — noun (U) 1 the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation: Promotions are left to the discretion of the supervisor. | at sb s discretion (=according to someone s decision or wishes): The size of your payment …
27discretion — /di skresh euhn/, n. 1. 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. 2. the quality of being discreet, esp. with reference to… …
28discretion — dis|cre|tion [ dı skreʃn ] noun uncount ** 1. ) careful and sensitive behavior that does not upset or offend people: The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion. 2. ) the right or ability to make a judgment or decision:… …
29discretion */*/ — UK [dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the right or ability to make a judgment or decision at someone s discretion (= according to someone s judgment or decision): Shops will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion.… …
30discretion — /dɪ skreʃ(ə)n/ noun being able to decide correctly what should be done ♦ I leave it to your discretion I leave it for you to decide what to do ♦ at the discretion of someone according to what someone decides ● Membership is at the discretion of… …
