discretion
31discretion — /dɪ skreʃ(ə)n/ noun the ability to decide 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 the… …
32discretion — The equitable decision of what is just and proper under the circumstances; the liberty or power of acting without other control than one s own judgment. The S.S. Styria v Morgan, 186 US 1, 9, 46 L Ed 1027, 1033, 22 S Ct 731. The power or right… …
33discretion — noun Date: 14th century 1. the quality of being discreet ; circumspection; especially cautious reserve in speech 2. ability to make responsible decisions 3. a …
34discretion — noun /dɪˈskrɛʃ(ə)n/ a) The quality of being discreet or circumspect Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair. b) The ability to make wise choices or decisions I leave that to your discretion …
35discretion — noun 1) you can rely on his discretion Syn: circumspection, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness; tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, prudence, judiciousness 2) his sentence would be determined at the discretion …
36discretion — noun 1) you can rely on his discretion Syn: tact, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, good sense, prudence, circumspection 2) at the discretion of the council Syn: choice, option, preference …
37discretion — See: THROW CAUTION TO THE WINDS also THROW DISCRETION TO THE WINDS …
38discretion — See: THROW CAUTION TO THE WINDS also THROW DISCRETION TO THE WINDS …
39discretion — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. judgment; tact, finesse, taste.See caution, will. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Cautious or prudent conduct] Syn. caution, prudence, tact, diplomacy, foresight, mature judgment, circumspection, carefulness,… …
40discretion — See: throw caution to the winds also throw discretion to the winds …
