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discretion

dis·cre·tion [ di skrésh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tact: the good judgment and sensitivity needed to avoid embarrassing or upsetting others

2. freedom to decide: the freedom or authority to judge something or make a decision about it
Tipping is left to the customer's discretion.

3. confidentiality: the ability to keep sensitive information secret

[14th century. Via French< Latin discretion- "separation, discernment" < discret-, past participle of discernere (see discern)]
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