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dis·cre·tion  audio  (d-skrshn) KEY  

NOUN:
  1. The quality of being discreet; circumspection. See Synonyms at prudence.
  2. Ability or power to decide responsibly.
  3. Freedom to act or judge on one's own: All the decisions were left to our discretion.


OTHER FORMS:
dis·cretion·al (Adjective), dis·cretion·al·ly (Adverb)


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