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Discretion

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe quality of being discreet.
"Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair."
2.NounThe ability to make wise choices or decisions.
3.NounThe freedom to make one's own judgements.
"I leave that to your discretion.; The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces."
4.NounThe authority to exercise one's own judgement in making decisions that have effect.
"The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces."
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