discretion

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

The English word “discretion” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

The quality of being discreet.
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
The authority to exercise one's own judgement in making decisions that have effect.

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.

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