Associations to the word «Discretion»
Noun
- Valor
- Sentencing
- Valour
- Tact
- Prudence
- Zeal
- Exercise
- Modesty
- Moderation
- Jury
- Prosecutor
- Secrecy
- Statute
- Judgment
- Delicacy
- Offence
- Propriety
- Firmness
- Defendant
- Offender
- Writ
- Surrender
- Deference
- Awarding
- Applicant
- Beneficiary
- Guideline
- Referee
- Ruling
- Caution
- Felony
- Juror
- Misconduct
- Punishment
- Imprisonment
- Judge
- Judges
- Bail
- Umpire
- Abuse
- Coolness
- Bureaucrat
- Court
- Prosecution
- Wisdom
Adjective
- Amended
- Appellate
- Customary
- Judicial
- Vested
- Equitable
- Statutory
- Utmost
- Empowered
- Statute
- Hereby
- Advised
- Mandatory
- Exceeding
- Sole
- Aforesaid
- Defendant
- Discreet
- Ministerial
- Arbitrary
- Punished
- Procedural
- Surrendered
- Prudent
- Subjective
- Authorized
- Absolute
- Bureaucratic
- Precedent
- Parental
- Judiciary
- Substantive
- Refuse
- Unconstitutional
- Unlimited
- Trusted
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
DISCRETION, noun. The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
DISCRETION, noun. The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
DISCRETION, noun. The freedom to make one's own judgements.
Dictionary definition
DISCRETION, noun. Freedom to act or judge on one's own.
DISCRETION, noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion".
DISCRETION, noun. Refined taste; tact.
DISCRETION, noun. The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies.
DISCRETION, noun. The trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.