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Discretion

noun

The quality of being discreet or circumspect.

  • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

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'discretion' is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is often used in formal or professional settings, and it refers to the quality of being discreet, or showing good judgement and sensitivity in one's actions and speech. Example: The company's HR policy dictates that all employees must use discretion when handling sensitive information about their coworkers.

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However, refunds may be paid at GNMA's discretion.

You shall remain liable for the fees although we may, at our discretion, refund you a proportion of the fees where we have been able to reallocate your place.

But Kearns said the court "is satisfied, in the circumstances of this case, that it is in the best interests of the unborn child; it should authorise at the discretion of the medical team the withdrawal of ongoing somatic support being provided in this tragic and unfortunate case".

They are currently at the discretion of local planning authorities.

In government it has committed only to a review of the laws, although the attorney general, Yvette D'Ath, has flagged concerns with anti-association and mandatory sentencing that removes discretion from judges.

The latest draft of these propoals, known quaintly as a "non-paper", offers three main options: a "sunset clause", new admissibilty criteria and a "pick-and-choose" discretion for the court.

The guidelines submitted by the NSA to the Fisa court demonstrate how much discretion the agency has in choosing who will be targeted.

Even if it had, the IPCC, post-Hillsborough, has a discretion to investigate in exceptional circumstances – which can include the unusual gravity of the circumstances or an overwhelming, irresistible, public interest.

In his advocacy for this regime change - to bring about a shift from discretion to a rule for monetary growth - he was conspicuously unsuccessful.

Nazmin Akthar, vice-chair of the Muslim Women's Network UK and a non-practising barrister, said judges should have discretion to allow veils in some circumstances.

Successful applicants will be chosen at the discretion of the Guardian Masterclass tutor(s) and the head of Guardian Masterclasses Australia.

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