Definition of DISCRETION

discretion

Meanings

Plural: discretions

Noun

  • freedom to act or judge on one's own
  • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    • "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
  • refined taste; tact
  • the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
  • the trait of judging wisely and objectively
  • The quality of being discreet.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
  • The authority to exercise one's own judgement in making decisions that have effect.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno.

Antonyms

indiscretion

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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