Definition of discretion

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Discretion (n.) Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.

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Surprise :: Surprise (n.) To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity..
Discretionally :: Discretionally (adv.) Alt. of Discretionaril.
Indiscreet :: Indiscreet (a.) Not discreet; wanting in discretion.
Prudence :: Prudence (n.) The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality..
Discretion :: Discretion (n.) Discrimination.
Indiscretion :: Indiscretion (n.) The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence.
Arbitrary :: Arbitrary (a.) Depending on will or discretion; not governed by any fixed rules; as, an arbitrary decision; an arbitrary punishment..
Foolish :: Foolish (a.) Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act..
Queen :: Queen (v. i.) To make a queen (or other piece, at the player's discretion) of by moving it to the eighth row; as, to queen a pawn..
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) Fig.: The head; the skull; also, brains; sense; discretion..
Indiscretion :: Indiscretion (n.) An indiscreet act; indiscreet behavior.
Amercement :: Amercement (n.) The infliction of a penalty at the discretion of the court; also, a mulct or penalty thus imposed. It differs from a fine,in that the latter is, or was originally, a fixed and certain sum prescribed by statue for an offense; but an amercement is arbitrary. Hence, the act or practice of affeering. [See Affeer.].
Discretion :: Discretion (n.) Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.
Positive :: Positive (a.) Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition, qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience; peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive truth; positive proof..
Vest :: Vest (n.) To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; -- with in before the possessor; as, the power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts..
Prudential :: Prudential (n.) That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl..
Discretion :: Discretion (n.) The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness..
Imprudent :: Imprudent (a.) Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.
Optional :: Optional (a.) Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to one's discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay..
Under-age :: Under-age (a.) Not having arrived at adult age, or at years of discretion; hence, raw; green; immature; boyish; childish..
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