discretion
noun
[ dɪˈskrɛʃ(ə)n ]
• the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information.
• "she knew she could rely on his discretion"
Similar:
circumspection,
care,
carefulness,
caution,
wariness,
chariness,
guardedness,
tact,
tactfulness,
diplomacy,
delicacy,
sensitivity,
subtlety,
consideration,
prudence,
judiciousness,
judgement,
discrimination,
sense,
good sense,
common sense,
kid gloves,
• the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
• "local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges"
Similar:
choice,
option,
judgement,
preference,
disposition,
volition,
pleasure,
liking,
wish,
will,
inclination,
desire,
Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘discernment’): via Old French from Latin discretio(n- ) ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere (see discern).
