discretion

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

Definition of discretion

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The quality of being discreet.
    “Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.”
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The quality of being discreet.
    “Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.”
  2. (uncountable, usually)The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
    “With regard to a woman, at nine years of age, she was, if married, considered entitled to her dower; at twelve, she may consent to marriage; at fourteen, she is at years of discretion, and may choose a guardian; […]”
  3. (uncountable, usually)The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    “I leave that to your discretion.”
  4. (uncountable, usually)The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    “The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.”

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Etymology

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.

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