Meanings
- "The Art of suiting action to particular circumstances" (Lord Scarman)
- 'the quality of being discreet' (Concise Oxford Dictionary)
- The one who is going to decide.
Those in a position of power are most often able to exercise discretion as to how they will apply or exercise that power.
The ability to make decisions which represent a responsible choice and for which an understanding of what is lawful, right or wise may be presupposed. see Websters Third New International Dictionary (unabridged)
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