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
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.