leave to the discretion of
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: to give (someone) the right to choose (something in a particular situation)
The amount each person contributes will be left to the discretion of the individual.
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The law does provide parameters, but those parameters leave to the discretion of a doctor the application of those parameters.
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“Leave to the discretion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20to%20the%20discretion%20of. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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