Discretion

[dɪ'skreʃ(ə)n] or [dɪ'skrɛʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the trait of judging wisely and objectively; 'a man of discernment'.

(noun.) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; 'the servants showed great tact and discretion'.

(noun.) freedom to act or judge on one's own.

Editor: Quentin--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Disjunction; separation.

(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.) Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Prudence (in things immediately before us), judgment, caution, wariness, carefulness, circumspection, considerateness, judiciousness.[2]. Will, pleasure, choice, liberty of judgment.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

[See DISCREET]

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Definition

n. quality of being discreet: prudence: liberty to act at pleasure.—adjs. Discre′tional Discre′tionary left to discretion: unrestricted —advs. Discre′tionally Discre′tionarily.—Age Years of discretion mature years; At discretion according to one's own judgment; Be at one's discretion to be completely under another person's power or control; Surrender at discretion to surrender unconditionally that is to another's discretion.

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Unserious Contents or Definition

An instinctive perception that enables us to say, 'Oh, shut up!' to the small, weak man, and 'I beg your pardon, but I do not entirely agree with your views,' to the large, strong one.

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Examples

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