discretion
Definitions
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
The ability to judge which of two or more courses of action is best.
Examples
The manager used his discretion to allow the employee to leave early for a family emergency.
Please use your own discretion when deciding which files to keep and which to discard.
The terms of the contract are left to the discretion of the board of directors.
Synonyms
Antonyms
rashness imprudence indiscretion recklessness carelessness foolishness thoughtlessness