discretion (n.)

  1. freedom to act or judge on one's own

  2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the servants showed great tact and discretion

    [ Syn: discreetness , circumspection , prudence ]

  3. refined taste; tact

    [ Syn: delicacy ]

  4. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

    [ Syn: free will ]

  5. the trait of judging wisely and objectively; a man of discernment

    [ Syn: discernment ]

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