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discretion

/dɪ'skrɛʃən/

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noun
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
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free will

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powerfulness power
noun
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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discernment

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wiseness wisdom
noun
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
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"the servants showed great tact and discretion"

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circumspection discreetness prudence

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judgement sagaciousness judgment sagacity discernment
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refined taste; tact
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delicacy

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appreciation discernment perceptiveness taste
noun
freedom to act or judge on one's own
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liberty

Examples of discretion

"the servants showed great tact and discretion"