English Dictionary

discretion

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

noun

Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete. / The quality of being discreet. / The ability to make wise choices or decisions. / The freedom to make one's own judgements.

He handled the situation with great discretion.

意味（1）

Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete.

The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.

意味（2）

The quality of being discreet.

Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

意味（3）

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; […]

意味（4）

The freedom to make one's own judgements.

I leave that to your discretion.