discretions
discretions is the plural of discretion.
Meaning of discretion
Noun
discretion (usually uncountable, plural discretions)
- The quality of being discreet.
- Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
- The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
- With regard to a woman, at nine years of age, she was, if married, considered entitled to her dower; at twelve, she may consent to marriage; at fourteen, she is at years of discretion, and may choose a guardian; […]1838, Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, A Popular Law-Dictionary
- The freedom to make one's own judgements.
- I leave that to your discretion.
Questions about discretions
- What is discretions the plural of?
- Discretions is the plural of discretion.
Words near discretions in the dictionary
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