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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Discretion \Dis*cre"tion\, n. [F. discr['e]tion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See Discreet, Discern.]

1.Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] --Mede. [1913 Webster]

2.The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. [1913 Webster]

The better part of valor is discretion.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner.— Hume.[1913 Webster]

3.Discrimination. [1913 Webster]

Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

4.Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will. [1913 Webster]

At discretion, without conditions or stipulations. [1913 Webster] Discretional

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