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discretion n. freedom to act or judge on one's own
. wn #2
discretion n. [
discreetness, circumspection, prudence] knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
. wn #3
discretion n. [
delicacy] refined taste; tact
. wn #4
discretion n. [
free will] the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
. wn #5
discretion n. [
discernment] the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
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