discretion

Definition of discretion in English English dictionary: The freedom to make one's own judgements
I leave that to your discretion.; The quality of being discreet or circumspect
Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.; The ability to make wise choices or decisions; {n} prudence, caution, liberty to act; the ability to make explicit policy decisions in response to macroeconomic conditions; Freedom given by an investor to his or her investment advisor to use judgment regarding the execution of an order Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order which gives the trader $0 05 or $0 01 point from the stated limit price to use his or her judgment in executing the order Discretion can also be unlimited, as in the case of a market-not-held order; If someone in a position of authority uses their discretion or has the discretion to do something in a particular situation, they have the freedom and authority to decide what to do. This committee may want to exercise its discretion to look into those charges; Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion; the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment" knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" freedom to act or judge on one's own; freedom to act or judge on one's own; hybrid distinct aberration ramification; Discrimination; Disjunction; separation; Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will; If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission. We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change; The flexibility afforded government to decide something within the broader framework of rules; Not all agency discretion over conditions of employment of unit employees is subject to bargaining As the Authority noted in 55 FLRA No 1, # 3,"[w]here law or applicable regulation vests an agency with sole and exclusive discretion over a matter, it would be contrary to law to require that discretion to be exercised through collective bargaining " For an example of a case in which FLRA found that the agency had sole and exclusive discretion, see 47 FLRA No 84, aff'd AFGE, Local 3295 v FLRA, 46 F 3d 73 (D C Cir 1/27/95) For a case where FLRA held that Congress did not intend the agency's pay setting authority to be sole and exclusive, see 50 FLRA No 87, petition for review denied, 88 F3d 1279 (D C Cir 1996) The most important types of discretion reserved to management are management's § 7106(a) "management rights " However, there are several exceptions to those reserved rights, including those mentioned in § 7106(b); the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"; {i} caution, wisdom, careful judgment; Not all agency discretion over conditions of employment of unit employees is subject to bargaining As the Authority noted in 55 FLRA No 1, # 3, "[w]here law or applicable regulation vests an agency with sole and exclusive discretion over a matter, it would be contrary to law to require that discretion to be exercised through collective bargaining " The most important types of discretion reserved to management are management's § 7106(a) "management rights " However, there are several exceptions to those reserved rights, including those mentioned in § 7106(b); knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"; refined taste; tact; Freedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker 125 or 25 point from the stated limit price to use his judgment in executing the order Discretion can also be unlimited, as in the case of a market-not-held order See Limit Order and Market Not Held Order; the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies; The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness; The power to make a decision that cannot be determined to be right or wrong in an objective sense Discretion amounts to the power of the decision-maker to choose a particular course of action for good reasons and in good faith, after considering the relevant facts and circumstances; the applicable law, including the objects of the FOIP Act; and the proper application of the law to the relevant facts and circumstances; the exercise of an official prerogative to act in an official capacity; The freedom to make ones own judgements; The full or partial power to make a decision or judgment
discretion is the better part of valour: It is often wiser to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action
The better part of valour is discretion; in the which better part, I have saved my life.
discretion is the better part of valor: one should be courageous but not foolish
abuse of discretion: The rendering of a decision by a court that is so unreasonable in light of the facts of the case or is such an unreasonable deviation from legal precedent that it must be reversed
abuse of discretion: Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose
abuses of discretion: plural form of abuse of discretion
absolute discretion: {i} complete prudence
act with discretion: act with caution, act in a discrete manner
administrative discretion: consideration made by a managing authority, decision by an authority
at his discretion: according to his judgment, by his choosing
at one's discretion: according to one's own judgment, according to what one thinks is best
exercised discretion: exhibited tact, showed prudence, exercised caution
in the discretion of the court: up to the consideration of the legal system
judicial discretion: judge's assessment, freedom of decision by a judge

discretion

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dis·cre·tion

Turkish pronunciation

dîskreşın

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acumen, attention, calculation, canniness, care, carefulness, chariness, circumspection, concern, considerateness, consideration, deliberation, diplomacy, discernment, discrimination

Antonyms

indiscretion, carelessness, thoughtlessness

Pronunciation

/dəˈskresʜən/ /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

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