Found 3 items, similar to Discretion.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: discretion
kebijaksanaan, keleluasaan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: discretion
discretion
n 1: freedom to act or judge on one's own
2: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress;
“the
servants showed great tact and discretion” [syn:
discreetness,
circumspection,
prudence]
3: refined taste; tact [syn:
delicacy]
4: the power of making free choices unconstrained by external
agencies [syn:
free will]
5: the trait of judging wisely and objectively;
“a man of
discernment” [syn:
discernment]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Discretion
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.
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2. The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and
management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters
of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection;
wariness.
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The better part of valor is discretion. --Shak.
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The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal
to their owner. --Hume.
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3. Discrimination.
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Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion.
--Shak.
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4. Freedom to act according to one's own judgment;
unrestrained exercise of choice or will.
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At discretion, without conditions or stipulations.
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