discretion

US /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
UK /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
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1.

the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information

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She handled the sensitive matter with great discretion.
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I trust your discretion in this matter.
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prudencecircumspectioncautioncarefulnesstactdiplomacysensitivityconfidentialitysecrecyreticence
2.

the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

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The judge has wide discretion in sentencing.
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You can act at your own discretion.
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choiceoptionprerogativevolitionjudgmentauthoritylibertyfreedom