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discretion
the quality of behaving carefully and prudently
In more detail
1. (noun) the quality of being careful and sensible in what you say or do, especially about keeping secrets
2. (noun) the freedom or power to make decisions or choices based on your own judgment
Examples
- 1. You can trust her with confidential information—she has great discretion.
- 2. The manager has discretion to approve requests up to $5,000.
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