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discretion [dɪˈskreʃən] N no pl

1. discretion (being discreet):

discretion

2. discretion (authority):

to have the discretion to do sth

mieć prawo coś zrobić

3. discretion LAW:

to abuse discretion

nadużyć zasady swobodnej oceny dowodów

Phrases:

at sb's discretion

według czyjegoś uznania

discretion is the better part of valour

rozwaga f jest lepsza niż odwaga

Usage examples with discretion

to exercise one's discretion

postępować [perf postąpić] według własnego uznania

to abuse discretion

nadużyć zasady swobodnej oceny dowodów

at sb's discretion

według czyjegoś uznania

to be the soul of discretion/honesty

być uosobieniem dyskrecji/uczciwości

to have the discretion to do sth

mieć prawo coś zrobić

discretion is the better part of valour

rozwaga f jest lepsza niż odwaga

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

These standardized field sobriety tests are at the officer's discretion. en.wikipedia.org

Private carriers may refuse to sell their services at their own discretion, whereas common carriers must treat all customers equally. en.wikipedia.org

All judgment is made on the basis of judges' discretion. en.wikipedia.org

Entrance for non-club members was at the discretion of door staff. en.wikipedia.org

In presidential systems, the president often has the power to fire ministers at his sole discretion. en.wikipedia.org

Therapies are offered at the discretion of the doctor. en.wikipedia.org

Accordingly, there is some discretion in granting co-production status to an individual co-production if there is an imbalance between financial and creative contributions. en.wikipedia.org

All planning would have to be conducted with the utmost discretion. en.wikipedia.org

The majority thereupon decided to have no roads at all, or else roads obstructed with gates or bars at the discretion of landowners. en.wikipedia.org

Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the ability of judges to exercise discretion is an aspect of judicial independence. en.wikipedia.org

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