DISCRETION in a Sentence
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71 example sentences for DISCRETION, such as:
1. Use your own discretion, Bitzer.
2. The universe is composed of discrete bodies.
3. The servants showed great tact and discretion.
4. I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion.
5. It includes discrete identifiable trace fossils.
2. The universe is composed of discrete bodies.
3. The servants showed great tact and discretion.
4. I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion.
5. It includes discrete identifiable trace fossils.
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Meanings and Examples of DISCRETION
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discretion
n. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
n. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Classic Sentence: (56 in 4 pages)
1 Use your own discretion, Bitzer.
2 If Mr. Sleary were taking the money, he would be sure to know her, and would proceed with discretion.
3 If he were not, he would be sure to see them inside; and, knowing what he had done with the fugitive, would proceed with discretion still.
4 He only replied, "Silence, maiden; thy tongue outruns thy discretion."
5 The path which the animal adopted rather turned off from the course pursued by the knight during the day; but as the horse seemed confident in his choice, the rider abandoned himself to his discretion.
6 Sir Sluggish Knight, I drink to thee," said the hermit; "respecting thy valour much, but deeming wondrous slightly of thy discretion.
7 Truly, I fear they will lose in valour what they may gain in discretion.
8 Brother," said he to the Knight, "thou shouldst have used thy strength with more discretion.
9 Groups of every description were to be seen devouring the food and swallowing the liquor thus abandoned to their discretion.
10 Yes, the profession is well enough under two circumstances: if it make the fortune, and there be discretion in spending it; but, in short, it is not a favourite profession of mine.
11 Such a victory over Edmund's discretion had been beyond their hopes, and was most delightful.
12 I was very much pleased with what I collected to have been your behaviour on the occasion; it shewed a discretion highly to be commended.
13 Sir Thomas gave her more credit for discretion on the occasion than she deserved; and Fanny could have blessed her for allowing her only to see her displeasure, and not to hear it.
14 I understand that this gentleman, your friend, is a man of honour and discretion, whom I may trust with a matter of the most extreme importance.
15 I trust very much to your judgment and discretion, and I know that you will advise me for the best.
Example Sentence:
1 The school governors have absolute discretion over which pupils they admit.
2 The judge exercised his discretion rightly to admit the evidence.
3 There's no need for anyone to tell you what to do next - you're old enough to use your own discretion.
4 I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion.
5 The test of benefit of a class leaves the courts considerable discretion as to how to define the class.
6 Police work involves a considerable degree of flexibility and discretion.
7 How much to tell terminally ill patients is left to the discretion of the doctor.
8 The president used his executive discretion to pardon the two men.
9 You must show discretion in choosing your friend.
10 Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion.
11 The decision to prosecute is totally up to the discretion of the police.
12 The servants showed great tact and discretion.
13 The universe is composed of discrete bodies.
14 It includes discrete identifiable trace fossils.
15 I regret to see you again become a starting point discrete.