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discretion
dis·cre·tion D0262100 (dĭ-skrĕsh′ən)n.1. The quality of being discreet; circumspection: "the almost unknown young man who lived in the upper room ... coming and going with discretion" (Doris Lessing).2. Freedom to act or judge on one's own: All the decisions were left to our discretion.3. Archaic The ability or power to discern what is responsible or socially appropriate: "She had even condescended to advise him to marry as soon as he could, provided he chose with discretion" (Jane Austen).
dis·cre′tion·al adj.dis·cre′tion·al·ly adv.discretion (dɪˈskrɛʃən) n1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid social embarrassment or distress2. freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp in the phrases at one's own discretion, at the discretion of)3. age of discretion years of discretion the age at which a person is considered to be able to manage his or her own affairsdis•cre•tion (dɪˈskrɛʃ ən)
n. 1. the power to decide or act according to one's own judgment. 2. the quality of being discreet; prudence or decorum; tactfulness. [1250–1300; < Late Latin discrētiō. See discreet, -ion] Discretion of priests: priests collectively—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | discretion - freedom to act or judge on one's ownliberty - freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes" | | 2. | discretion - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"circumspection, discreetness, prudencesagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relationsconfidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information | | 3. | discretion - refined taste; tactdelicacyappreciation, discernment, perceptiveness, taste - delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste" | | 4. | discretion - the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agenciesfree willpower, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"self-determination - determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion | | 5. | discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"discernmentwisdom, wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insightcircumspection, caution - the trait of being circumspect and prudentprudence - discretion in practical affairs |
discretionnoun1. tact, care, consideration, judgment, caution, diplomacy, good sense, prudence, acumen, wariness, discernment, circumspection, sagacity, carefulness, judiciousness, heedfulness He conducted the whole affair with the utmost discretion.
tact indiscretion, carelessness, insensitivity, thoughtlessness, rashness, tactlessness2. choice, will, wish, liking, mind, option, pleasure, preference, inclination, disposition, predilection, volition She was given the money to use at her own discretion.Proverbs
"Discretion is the better part of valour"discretionnoun1. The exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters:caution, circumspection, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, forethoughtfulness, precaution, prudence.2. Unrestricted freedom to choose:pleasure, will.Translationsdiscreet (diˈskriːt) adjective wise, cautious and not saying anything which might cause trouble. My secretary won't let the secret out – she's very discreet. 謹慎的 谨慎的diˈscreetness noun 謹慎 谨慎diˈscretion (-ˈskre-) noun1. discreetness. A secretary needs discretion and tact. 謹慎 谨慎2. personal judgement. I leave the arrangements entirely to your discretion; The money will be distributed at the discretion of the management. 判斷力 判断力discretion
throw discretion to the wind(s)To act or behave recklessly and/or fearlessly, with no sense of restraint or propriety. (An older variant of the now more common "throw caution to the wind(s).") After my father won a bit of money at the race tracks, he began throwing discretion to the winds and ended up gambling away everything we had. You can't live life completely reserved, you know—you've got to throw discretion to the wind every now and then.See also: discretion, throwthe soul of discretionSomeone who can be trusted to keep information private. Don't worry, my sister is the soul of discretion—she won't tell anyone about our engagement before we do.See also: discretion, of, souldiscretion is the better part of valorCaution is more important than bravery. The expression emphasizes the importance of being cautious and reserving acts of bravery for when they are actually needed. I know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that discretion is the better part of valor.See also: better, discretion, of, partat (one's) discretionIn accordance with one's thoughts or judgment on a particular issue. Whether or not you get a bonus is at your boss's discretion, so you better impress her!See also: discretionan ounce of discretion is worth a pound of witIt is much better to know when to refrain from speaking than to have the ability to make jokes or witty remarks, which may come at an inappropriate time or be about an inappropriate subject. Now's not the time for one of your lewd jokes, Frank. Didn't anyone ever teach you that an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit?See also: discretion, of, ounce, pound, wit, worthDiscretion is the better part of valor.Prov. It is good to be brave, but it is also good to be careful.; If you are careful, you will not get into situations that require you to be brave. Son: Can I go hang gliding with my friends? Father: No. Son: But they'll say I'm chicken if I don't go! Father: Discretion is the better part of valor, and I'd rather have them call you chicken than risk your life.See also: better, discretion, of, partounce of discretion is worth a pound of witProv. Knowing when to refrain from making jokes is better than being able to make jokes all the time. Mabel makes fun of everybody, regardless of whether or not she hurts their feelings. Someone should tell her that an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.See also: discretion, of, ounce, pound, wit, worthdiscretion is the better part of valorIt is better to be prudent than merely courageous, as in I'm signing up for the easy course first; discretion is the better part of valor. This proverb, a synonym of look before you leap, was first recorded in 1477. Charles Churchill put it in poetic form: "Even in a hero's heart, Discretion is the better part" ( The Ghost, 1762). Shakespeare also used a form of it: "The better part of valor is discretion" ( 1 Henry IV, 5:4). See also: better, discretion, of, partthrow caution to the windsAlso, throw discretion to the winds. Behave or speak very rashly, as in Throwing caution to the winds, he ran after the truck, or I'm afraid she's thrown discretion to the winds and told everyone about the divorce. This expression uses to the winds in the sense of "utterly vanishing" or "out of existence," a usage dating from the mid-1600s. The first recorded use of throw to the winds was in 1885. See also: caution, throw, winddiscretion is the better part of valour it's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. proverbSee also: better, discretion, of, part, valourat somebody’s diˈscretion according to what somebody decides or wishes to do: Bail is granted at the discretion of the court. ♢ There is no service charge and tipping is at your discretion.See also: discretiondiˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalour (British English) (American English diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalor) (saying) you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risksThis comes from Shakespeare’s play Henry IV.See also: better, discretion, of, part, valourDiscretion
Related to Discretion: discretion is the better part of valor, Administrative Discretiondiscretionn. the power of a judge, public official or a private party (under authority given by contract, trust or will) to make decisions on various matters based on his/her opinion within general legal guidelines. Examples: 1) a judge may have discretion as to the amount of a fine or whether to grant a continuance of a trial; 2) a trustee or executor of an estate may have discretion to divide assets among the beneficiaries so long as the value to each is approximately equal; 3) a district attorney may have discretion to charge a crime as a misdemeanor (maximum term of one year) or felony; 4) a Governor may have discretion to grant a pardon; or 5) a planning commission may use its discretion to grant or not to grant a variance to a zoning ordinance. DISCRETION, practice. When it is said that something is left to the discretion of a judge, it signifies that he ought to decide according to the rules of equity, and the nature of circumstances. Louis. Code, art. 3522, No. 13; 2 Inst. 50, 298; 4 Serg. & Rawle, 265; 3 Burr. 2539.
2. The discretion of a judge is said to be the law of tyrants; it is always unknown; it is different in different men; it is casual, and depends upon constitution, temper, and passion. In the best, it is oftentimes caprice; in the worst, it is every vice, folly, and passion, to which human nature is liable. Optima lex quae minimum relinquit arbitrio judicis: optimus judex qui minimum sibi. Bac. Aph; 1 Day's Cas.. 80, ii.; 1 Pow. Mortg. 247, a; 2 Supp. to Ves. Jr. 391; Toull. liv. 3, n. 338; 1 Lill. Ab. 447.
3. There is a species of discretion which is authorized by express law, and, without which, justice cannot be administered; for example, an old offender, a man of much intelligence and cunning, whose talents render him dangerous to the community, induces a young man of weak intellect to commit a larceny in company with himself; they are both liable to be punished for the offence. The law, foreseeing such a case, has provided that the punishment should be proportioned, so as to do justice, and it has left such apportionment to the discretion of the judge. It is evident that, without such discretion, justice could not be administered, for one of these parties assuredly deserves a much more severe punishment than the other. DISCRETION, crim. law. The ability to know and distinguish between good and evil; between what is lawful and what is unlawful.
2. The age at which children are said to have discretion, is not very accurately ascertained. Under seven years, it seems that no circumstances of mischievous discretion can be admitted to overthrow the strong presumption of innocence, which is raised by an age so tender. 1 Hale, P. C. 27, 8; 4 Bl. Coin. 23. Between the ages of seven and fourteen, the infant is, prima facie, destitute of criminal design, but this presumption diminishes as the age increases, and even during this interval of youth, may be repelled by positive evidence of vicious intention; for tenderness of years will not excuse a maturity in crime, the maxim in these cases being, malitia supplet aetatem. At fourteen, children are said to have acquired legal discretion. 1 Hale, P. C. 25. Discretion
DiscretionFreedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker some distance from the stated limit price to use his judgment in executing the order. Discretion can also be unlimited, as in the case of a market-not-held order. See also: Market Not Held Order.DiscretionThe ability to make decisions on one's own without the need to consult others. For example, a discretionary account gives a broker the right to make significant investment decisions without permission from or even consultation with the account's owner. Likewise, certain investments give an investor more discretion than others. An option contract allows but does not require the holder to buy (or sell) the underlying, while a futures contract requires the exchange to take place.discretion Related to discretion: discretion is the better part of valor, Administrative Discretion
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Related to discretion: discretion is the better part of valor, Administrative DiscretionSynonyms for discretionnoun tactSynonyms- tact
- care
- consideration
- judgment
- caution
- diplomacy
- good sense
- prudence
- acumen
- wariness
- discernment
- circumspection
- sagacity
- carefulness
- judiciousness
- heedfulness
Antonyms- indiscretion
- carelessness
- insensitivity
- thoughtlessness
- rashness
- tactlessness
noun choiceSynonyms- choice
- will
- wish
- liking
- mind
- option
- pleasure
- preference
- inclination
- disposition
- predilection
- volition
Synonyms for discretionnoun the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical mattersSynonyms- caution
- circumspection
- forehandedness
- foresight
- foresightedness
- forethought
- forethoughtfulness
- precaution
- prudence
noun unrestricted freedom to chooseSynonymsSynonyms for discretionnoun freedom to act or judge on one's ownRelated Wordsnoun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distressSynonyms- circumspection
- discreetness
- prudence
Related Words- sagaciousness
- sagacity
- discernment
- judgement
- judgment
- confidentiality
noun refined tasteSynonymsRelated Words- appreciation
- discernment
- perceptiveness
- taste
noun the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agenciesSynonymsRelated Words- power
- powerfulness
- self-determination
noun the trait of judging wisely and objectivelySynonymsRelated Words- wisdom
- wiseness
- circumspection
- caution
- prudence
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