What is the meaning of discretion?

Freedom to act or judge on one's own.
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.
- usage: "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
- synonyms: discreetness, circumspection, prudence
Refined taste; tact.
- synonyms: delicacy
The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies.
- synonyms: free will
The trait of judging wisely and objectively.
- usage: "a man of discernment"
- synonyms: discernment

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