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1. a. : individual choice or judgment. left the decision to his discretion. b. : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds. reached the age of discretion. 2. : the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection.
Discretion definition: the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice. See examples of DISCRETION used in a sentence.
DISCRETION definition: 1. the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially…. Learn more.
freedom to act or judge on one's own. see more. noun. the trait of judging wisely and objectively. synonyms: discernment. see more. noun. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. “the servants showed great tact and discretion ”.
Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without attracting attention or giving away private information.
Definition of discretion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DISCRETION meaning: 1. care not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something…. Learn more.
