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Discretion

Definition:

Discretion refers to the quality of behaving or speaking cautiously and thoughtfully, especially in sensitive or confidential matters.

Examples:

  1. Noun:
    1. He used his discretion to withhold certain information from the public.
    2. I trust you to handle this matter with discretion.
    3. In the courtroom, the judge exercised discretion while making the sentencing decision.
  2. Adjective:
    • The confidential documents were marked as "for discretionary eyes only".
    • She took a discretionary approach towards managing the project.
    • Employees must follow the company's discretionary spending policy.
  3. Related Forms (Noun):
    • Discretionary: This term describes something that is based on or subject to discretion.
    • Exercising discretionary authority, the manager made a decision on his own.
  4. Related Forms (Verb):
    • Discretionize: This non-standard verb means to exercise or use discretion.
    • He was encouraged to discretionize the sensitive information.

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