discretion
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5.1
- noun
- /dɪsˈkrɛʃən/
- Federal prosecutors would retain their absolute discretion over whether to indict and what to charge.
- exercise discretion
- the court's discretion
- discretion to decide
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Watch on YouTubeBut we are given the discretion to make choices.
- But we are given the discretion to make choices.
- It's what you do with the discretion that is given to you.
- That should be a right, not something that Apple grants at its discretion.
- One, tell the jury how to make its decision, that is, guide the discretion of the jury.
- So Congress would pass a law that says Energy Department, you don't have discretion over those countries either.
- We can also sometimes exercise a bit of discretion.
- I feel like I've been fortunate enough to my career that I've had some discretion in that.
- And it's at our discretion what we choose to bill for.
- Fortunately, they're beginning to change that and we're seeing more prosecutorial discretion.
- New Federalism's block grants gave states broad discretion over social spending.
- And then they're given, you know, sort of discretion as to how to manage their own time and get things done.
Examples
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And so it's up to the discretion of the judge.
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It is at her discretion to choose the best candidate for the job.
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It's what you do with the discretion that is given to you.
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And it's at our discretion what we choose to bill for.
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But we are given the discretion to make choices.
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Actually, that is at the discretion of my superior.
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School officials also have greater discretion in the classroom and in the context of planned school events.
Academic text (2015) -
Applicants should use their discretion when it comes to including photos in the resume.
Academic text (2012) -
The rest of the funds I will disperse at my discretion.
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New Federalism's block grants gave states broad discretion over social spending.
Synonyms
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3.5
Power to give orders and make people obey
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4.3
Extra room to act and allow small mistakes
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5.8
Freedom to act or make decisions within limits
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5.7
Freedom to make your own decisions and act independently
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5.6
Permission that a person in charge gives to do something
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8.1
Freedom to act without asking permission
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4.1
Freedom to act and make choices without someone controlling you
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4.1
The freedom to act or decide without being told what to do
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3.6
Freedom to make decisions and act without strict limits
Antonyms
How Free
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Discretion comes from an old word meaning 'to separate' and is related to discern, which is about choosing between things. So, when you have discretion you have the freedom to 'choose' or decide for yourself.