Disgression vs. Discretion — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Disgression and Discretion
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Disgression
Obsolete spelling of digression.
Discretion
Discretion has the meaning of acting on one's own authority and judgment. In law, discretion as to legal rulings, such as whether evidence is excluded at a trial, may be exercised by a judge.
Discretion
The quality of being discreet; circumspection
"the almost unknown young man who lived in the upper room ... coming and going with discretion" (Doris Lessing).
Discretion
Freedom to act or judge on one's own
All the decisions were left to our discretion.
Discretion
(Archaic) The ability or power to discern what is responsible or socially appropriate
"She had even condescended to advise him to marry as soon as he could, provided he chose with discretion" (Jane Austen).
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Discretion
Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete.
The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.
Discretion
The quality of being discreet.
Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
Discretion
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
Discretion
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
I leave that to your discretion.
Discretion
Disjunction; separation.
Discretion
The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness.
The better part of valor is discretion.
The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner.
Discretion
Discrimination.
Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion.
Discretion
Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.
Discretion
Freedom to act or judge on one's own
Discretion
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress;
The servants showed great tact and discretion
Discretion
Refined taste; tact
Discretion
The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Discretion
The trait of judging wisely and objectively;
A man of discernment
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