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discretion
Anoun
discretion, discernment
 the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
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free will, discretion
 the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
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discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence
 knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
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delicacy, discretion
 refined taste; tact
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discretion
 freedom to act or judge on one's own
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state
freedom
liberty
discretion

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