The phrase "retain discretion" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means to keep or maintain the ability to make decisions or exercise judgment in a particular matter. Example: The board of directors decided to retain discretion in approving new projects, allowing them to carefully evaluate each proposal before making a decision.
The school district says it must retain discretion over punishments.
Firms should retain discretion to define the scope of the lead director role.
But NBC declined to commit to Saturday for the shows, seeking to retain discretion on when to broadcast them.
The essay also notes several reasons why Congress should retain discretion to invest in private financial assets under certain circumstances.
As for the other half, he wants the university to retain discretion over which students to admit, including the discretion to consider race.
However, the Services retain discretion to process a petition where the Services determine there has been substantial compliance with the relevant requirements.
The University retains discretion to determine when a matter has been substantially addressed.
While the reforms determined the particular aggregation of hospitals, management retained discretion as to the organisation and control of activity among hospitals of the network.
Under current law, a promisee is entitled to a damage award as of right but the court retains discretion to decide whether specific performance should be granted.
Overall, the practical impact of these proposals for staff and Members appears pretty minimal, with emphasis on the importance of MP's retaining discretion over issues such as pay.
This provision is intended to permit [the office] to remain active in every type of discrimination subject matter while retaining discretion to engage in technical assistance efforts where appropriate," Hill said.
