discretion

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet +‎ -ion. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ === Noun === discretion (usually uncountable, plural discretions) The quality of being discreet. The ability to make wise choices or decisions. The freedom to make one's own judgements. The authority to exercise one's own judgement in making decisions that have effect. ==== Antonyms ==== indiscretion ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === cretinoids, directions, doctrinise == Old French == === Alternative forms === discrecion === Noun === discretion oblique singular, f (oblique plural discretions, nominative singular discretion, nominative plural discretions) discretion (ability to make one's own judgments)