Definitions

1. noun

the state of being able to make decisions or choices freely without outside influence or constraint

“She used her discretion to decide which candidate to vote for.”

2. noun

the ability to choose how to act or what to do, especially in a situation where there are many possibilities

“The judge used his discretion to set aside the guilty verdict.”

3. noun

a particular aspect of something, especially a decision or choice

“She gave her discretion to the manager to decide the employee’s punishment.”

4. noun

a person’s power or freedom to make decisions

“The company’s CEO has complete discretion to make major decisions.”