discretion

  • 41discretion — noun 1》 the quality of being discreet. 2》 the freedom to decide on a course of action: fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council. Derivatives discretionary adjective Origin ME (in the sense discernment ): via OFr. from L.… …

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  • 42discretion — [dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n] noun [U] 1) the right or ability to make a judgment or decision The funds may be spent at the manager s discretion (= according to decisions made by the manager).[/ex] 2) careful and sensitive behaviour that does not upset or… …

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  • 43discretion — /dɪsˈkrɛʃən / (say dis kreshuhn) noun 1. power or right of deciding, or of acting according to one s own judgement; freedom of judgement or choice. 2. the quality of being discreet; discernment of what is judicious or expedient, especially with… …

  • 44discrétion — nepaveikumas statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Matavimo priemonės savybė nepaveikti matuojamojo dydžio. pavyzdys( iai) a) svirtinės svarstyklės yra nepaveikioji masės matavimo priemonė; b) varžinis termometras, šildantis …

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  • 45discrétion — nf. DISKRÈCHON (Albanais.001, Annecy, Balme Si., Saxel.002, Thônes) ; diskrèssyon (Savigny). A1) adv., à discrétion => Abondance …

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  • 46discretion — see discretion is the better part of valour …

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  • 47discretion in decision making — Discretion is the power or right to make official decisions using reason and judgment to choose from among acceptable alternatives. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. discretion in decision making …

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  • 48Discretion (disambiguation) — Discretion may refer to: Discretion, the ability to act or make a decision according to one s own choice Discretion, a song by Pedro the Lion from the album Achilles Heel This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If… …

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  • 49discretion is the better part of valour — ► discretion is the better part of valour proverb it s better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. Main Entry: ↑discretion …

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  • 50discretion, judicial — n. A judge’s freedom to make decisions as he or she sees fit, bound by the principles of law. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 …

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