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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Discretion

Definition

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, without being forced to follow a particular rule or order; the ability to make decisions that are not controlled by others.

Example Sentences

1The manager used her discretion to decide whether to give the employee a second chance.
2Do you think the judge used her discretion fairly in this case?
3The company's policy allows employees to use their discretion when dealing with difficult customers.
4If you were given more discretion, would you make different decisions about how to manage your team?
5The government has given local authorities the discretion to decide how to allocate their budgets.

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