discretion
noun
dis·cre·tion
di-ˈskre-shən
1
a
: individual choice or judgment
left the decision to his discretion
b
: power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds
reached the age of discretion
2
: the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection
especially
: cautious reserve in speech
3
: ability to make responsible decisions
4
: the result of separating or distinguishing
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