The Collaborative International Dictionary
Discretion \Dis*cre"tion\, n. [F. discr['e]tion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See Discreet, Discern.]
Disjunction; separation. [Obs.]
--Mede.-
The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness.
The better part of valor is discretion.
--Shak.The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner.
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Discrimination.
Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion.
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Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.
At discretion, without conditions or stipulations.