Wondering how to use Discretion in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as discernment or perceptiveness.
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
Using Discretion
- The main meaning on this page is: The quality of being discreet. | The ability to make wise choices or decisions. | The freedom to make one's own judgements.
- Useful related words include: discernment, free will, perceptiveness, appreciation.
- In the example corpus, discretion often appears in combinations such as: discretion to, the discretion, discretion of.
Context around Discretion
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 5 middle, 10 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Discretion
- In this selection, "discretion" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, legal, full and prosecutorial stand out and add context to how "discretion" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include actually that discretion to lock and at the discretion of the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "discretion" sits close to words such as accompany, closet and currents, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with discretion
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Her reign was defined by discretion. (6 words)
Discretion of Committee with Respect to Performance Compensation Awards. (9 words)
Give judges discretion to weigh dangerousness when setting bail. (9 words)
When they are said to exercise a discretion, it is a mere legal discretion, a discretion to be exercised in discerning the course prescribed by law; and, when that is discerned, it is the duty of the court to follow it. (41 words)
From my days as head of the Office of Legal Counsel in the Justice Department, I’ve spent much of my career defending executive power and the exercise of executive discretion, including in programs that tested the bounds of the law. (41 words)
In addition, the closing date for the acquisition of The Dwell has been amended from thirty (30) days following the waiver or satisfaction of all of the conditions to March 2, 2023 or sooner, at the discretion of the Company. (40 words)
Does the outdoor staff who are gritting the roads have a bit of discretion? (14 words)
Even if she truly gets her way, will judges — especially in New York City — actually that discretion to lock up more clear threats to public safety? (26 words)
Example sentences (20)
When they are said to exercise a discretion, it is a mere legal discretion, a discretion to be exercised in discerning the course prescribed by law; and, when that is discerned, it is the duty of the court to follow it.
Though these courts have discretion to deny cases they otherwise could adjudicate, no court has the discretion to hear a case that falls outside of its subject-matter jurisdiction.
Unlike the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I, which limits Congress's discretion to carrying out only its delegated powers, the phrase "necessary and expedient" implies a wider range of discretion for the President.
A judge will have full discretion when he ultimately decides the length of Taylor’s sentence.
As the traditional rulers function within this structure, their functions and participation in policymaking are subject to the government’s discretion.
But the FEC mysteriously exercised “prosecutorial discretion” and opted not to take action against him.
But the legal jeopardy surrounding her brother made her preference for discretion even more critical.
Citing various judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Shanmughasundaram said the Governor cannot exercise his power of discretion on his own satisfaction.
Counsel for the accused persons did not oppose the request and asked the court to use its discretion.
Discretion of Committee with Respect to Performance Compensation Awards.
Discretion – U can say let leave the situation alone and walk away.
Does the outdoor staff who are gritting the roads have a bit of discretion?
Even if she truly gets her way, will judges — especially in New York City — actually that discretion to lock up more clear threats to public safety?
For purposes of inclement weather guidelines, each school, college or division has the discretion to determine which employees are considered essential.
From my days as head of the Office of Legal Counsel in the Justice Department, I’ve spent much of my career defending executive power and the exercise of executive discretion, including in programs that tested the bounds of the law.
Give judges discretion to weigh dangerousness when setting bail.
Her reign was defined by discretion.
If we could set a law, regardless of that, for purposes of filing a case, that this is the value, then the people will no longer have discretion.
In addition, the closing date for the acquisition of The Dwell has been amended from thirty (30) days following the waiver or satisfaction of all of the conditions to March 2, 2023 or sooner, at the discretion of the Company.
In Catanduanes, Governor Joseph Cua also declared suspension of work in government offices while the suspension in private offices and establishments was left to the discretion of their respective heads.
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×