How do you use Discretion in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like discernment or appreciation, plus the exact meaning.
Discretion in a sentence
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Discretion meaning
- The quality of being discreet.
- The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
- The freedom to make one's own judgements.
Synonyms of Discretion
Example sentences (20)
Amad acknowledged that while MMCs serve at the mayor’s discretion, this removal was a unilateral move by the mayor.
On our last note, we did not believe discretion was the better part of valor and instead told you to run like the wind.
Obviously, he can’t say that, so I’ve been reduced to a happy little stereotype f*g-ing along to use at his discretion.
Entrants may have the opportunity to earn bonus and/or referral entries at Participating Station’s discretion.
In New South Wales, the laws are the broadest, allowing discretion to courts to define what a Nazi symbol is.
Biden's DHS wrongfully asserted it has "unfettered discretion" into who can enter our nation without consulting Congress.
As recent CEOs ourselves, mostly of large, publicly traded companies, we have more discretion to speak out.
We carefully reflected on the wider context and chose to use our discretion to reduce the overall outcome.
Harper achieved the qualifying criteria, while Reid will have to wait on the discretion of the selectors.
The court rejected the defendant’s appeal, asserting that there was no abuse of the jury’s discretion in awarding the damages.
But the FEC mysteriously exercised “prosecutorial discretion” and opted not to take action against him.
Indeed, under the UN charter, the security council retains discretion as to how, and if at all, to act.
As parents and guardians, you must use your own discretion with regard to sending your child to school.
By December, the fugitive Second Continental Congress granted General Washington authority to direct the war at his discretion.
Further, the Committee also has the discretion to bring in other parties which will help the children.
But the legal jeopardy surrounding her brother made her preference for discretion even more critical.
Counsel for the accused persons did not oppose the request and asked the court to use its discretion.
Legal ethics experts said the prosecutors’ alleged actions were unethical and an abuse of discretion.
She explained, “These operators are required to maintain a level of discretion that this administration has completely disregarded.
Exhibitor to nominate sections for entry, but these may be altered at the discretion of the judge.
Common combinations with discretion
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- discretion to 30×
- the discretion 28×
- discretion of 23×
- discretion in 20×
- of discretion 17×
- their discretion 8×
- discretion and 7×
- discretion on 7×
- discretion is 7×
- sole discretion 7×
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The 20 examples on this page contain the complete word discretion. Duplicate, incomplete, unusually short and technically noisy sentences are removed automatically. The definition is sourced from Wiktionary. Read more about our sources and checks on the About Voorbeeldzinnen.info page or see how to report a correction.