discretion

noun

dis·cre·tion di-ˈskre-shən How to pronounce discretion (audio)

: individual choice or judgment

left the decision to his discretion

: power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds

reached the age of discretion

: the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection

especially : cautious reserve in speech

: ability to make responsible decisions

: the result of separating or distinguishing

Example Sentences

Though it is worth noting that to live in a place where other people come just for pleasure has the odd effect of making me feel transient, while the visitors seem more fixed and permanent in their lives, coming as they do from more conventional homes far away. It is as if I am always waiting for them and am here at their discretion.

Richard Ford, Wall Street Journal, 14-15 June 2008 In Texas "capital" murder doesn't necessarily mean a death-penalty case; it's the designation for any aggravated murder, and prosecutors have full discretion in deciding whether to seek death in such cases.

John Cloud, Time, 14 July 2003 Del Monte was a courtier, bureaucrat, diplomat and politician born and bred and he understood the need for discretion.

Peter Robb, The Man Who Became Caravaggio, (1998) 1999 Each artist in the gallery has discretion over the price that will be charged for his or her work. The coach used his own discretion to let the injured quarterback play. He always uses care and discretion when dealing with others. She handled the awkward situation with great discretion. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The provision also allowed local governments discretion to ban cannabis businesses — and the vast majority of them did.

Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children.

Darcy Costello, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But there is also the useful notion of prosecutorial discretion, which often is about recognizing a larger public good.

Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children.

Darcy Costello, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children.

Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2022 Don’t let the yellow and red staircase fool you, either—the white, airy studio on the second floor is a bubble of tranquility, discretion, and transformation.

Katie Becker, Vogue, 6 June 2022 Viewer discretion, and easy access to IMDb, is advised.

Carrie Pinkard, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2022 This reserve belongs to his quaint early style of hip-hop that sometimes acknowledged masculine, patriarchal discretion.

Armond White, National Review, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English discrecioun "rational perception, moral discernment, good judgment," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French discreciun, descrecion, borrowed from Late Latin discrētiōn-, discrētiō "separation, act or power of distinguishing, caution, prudence," going back to Latin, "division, discrimination," from discrē-, variant stem of discernere "to separate, distinguish" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at discern

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Legal Definition

discretion

noun

dis·cre·tion dis-ˈkre-shən How to pronounce discretion (audio)

: power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain bounds imposed by law

reached the age of discretion

struck down death penalty provisions administered through unbridled jury discretion

L. H. Tribe

: as

: the power of a judge to use his or her own judgment in making decisions guided by what is fair and equitable and by principles of law see also abuse of discretion

: the power of a public official or employee to act and make decisions based on his or her own judgment or conscience within the bounds of reason and the law

单词	discretions
释义	discretion noun dis·cre·tion di-ˈskre-shən 1 a : individual choice or judgment left the decision to his discretion b : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds reached the age of discretion 2 : the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection especially : cautious reserve in speech 3 : ability to make responsible decisions 4 : the result of separating or distinguishing Synonyms common sense discreetness gumption [chiefly dialect] horse sense levelheadedness nous [chiefly British] policy prudence sense sensibleness wisdom wit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Though it is worth noting that to live in a place where other people come just for pleasure has the odd effect of making me feel transient, while the visitors seem more fixed and permanent in their lives, coming as they do from more conventional homes far away. It is as if I am always waiting for them and am here at their discretion. Richard Ford, Wall Street Journal, 14-15 June 2008 In Texas "capital" murder doesn't necessarily mean a death-penalty case; it's the designation for any aggravated murder, and prosecutors have full discretion in deciding whether to seek death in such cases. John Cloud, Time, 14 July 2003 Del Monte was a courtier, bureaucrat, diplomat and politician born and bred and he understood the need for discretion. Peter Robb, The Man Who Became Caravaggio, (1998) 1999 Each artist in the gallery has discretion over the price that will be charged for his or her work. The coach used his own discretion to let the injured quarterback play. He always uses care and discretion when dealing with others. She handled the awkward situation with great discretion. See More Recent Examples on the Web The provision also allowed local governments discretion to ban cannabis businesses — and the vast majority of them did. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children. Darcy Costello, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But there is also the useful notion of prosecutorial discretion, which often is about recognizing a larger public good. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children. Darcy Costello, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2022 Don’t let the yellow and red staircase fool you, either—the white, airy studio on the second floor is a bubble of tranquility, discretion, and transformation. Katie Becker, Vogue, 6 June 2022 Viewer discretion, and easy access to IMDb, is advised. Carrie Pinkard, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2022 This reserve belongs to his quaint early style of hip-hop that sometimes acknowledged masculine, patriarchal discretion. Armond White, National Review, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English discrecioun "rational perception, moral discernment, good judgment," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French discreciun, descrecion, borrowed from Late Latin discrētiōn-, discrētiō "separation, act or power of distinguishing, caution, prudence," going back to Latin, "division, discrimination," from discrē-, variant stem of discernere "to separate, distinguish" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at discern First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing discretion at (someone's) discretion discretion is the better part of valor the soul of discretion parental discretion leave to the discretion of at the discretion of (someone) at (someone's) discretion discretion is the better part of valor the soul of discretion parental discretion leave to the discretion of at the discretion of (someone) Kids Definition discretion noun dis·cre·tion di-ˈskre-shən 1 : care in not attracting attention or letting out private information Use discretion in dealing with the situation. 2 : the power to decide what to do I'll leave it to your discretion. Legal Definition discretion noun dis·cre·tion dis-ˈkre-shən : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain bounds imposed by law reached the age of discretion struck down death penalty provisions administered through unbridled jury discretion L. H. Tribe : as a : the power of a judge to use his or her own judgment in making decisions guided by what is fair and equitable and by principles of law see also abuse of discretion b : the power of a public official or employee to act and make decisions based on his or her own judgment or conscience within the bounds of reason and the law discretions noun plural of discretion as in options the power, right, or opportunity to choose ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance options choices preferences liberties alternatives ways elections selections volitions picks druthers determinations votes wills predilections partialities proclivities likings inclinations tendencies says propensities judgments free wills voices penchants judgements discernments perspicacities Antonyms & Near Antonyms obligations duties coercions forces duresses Hobson's choices
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