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noun

  1. Cautious or prudent conduct

    caution, prudence, tact, diplomacy, foresight, mature judgment, circumspection, carefulness, guardedness, restraint, reserve, decorum, wariness, sound judgment, thoughtfulness, concern, consideration, watchfulness, precaution, good sense, providence, judiciousness, maturity, discernment, solicitude, forethought, deliberation, responsibility, sagacity, wisdom, presence of mind, uncommunicativeness, secrecy, delicacy; see also care 1, prudence, tact.

    Antonyms carelessness*, thoughtlessness, rashness.

  2. Power to judge or act

    option, inclination, preference, volition; see choice 1, will 3.

at one's discretion

as one wishes, at one's option, whenever appropriate; see any time, appropriately.

See discretion in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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