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discretion

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. discretion
2. judgement

Refers to the discretion or judgment given to someone to make decisions within their authority. It is often used in legal, business, or organizational contexts to describe the range of independent decision-making a person is permitted.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For the weekly cleaning rotation, everyone can choose their own time slot.

Sentence 2

When my boss said "use your own discretion," I felt the weight of it.

Sentence 3

Wait, we can decide this one at our own discretion too? Seriously?

Sentence 4

"You can handle that one at your own discretion," my senior told me.

Sentence 5

That rule basically changes depending on the teacher's mood, right?