n. the power of a judge, public official or a private party (unde...

Freedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker some di [..]

The ability to choose whether to, or whether not to, proceed with a decision.

The full or partial power to make a decision or judgment.

1the freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion. How much to tell terminally ill patients is left to the discretion of [..]

c. 1300, dyscrecyun, "moral discernment," from Old French discrecion or directly from Late Latin discretionem (nominative discretio) "discernment, power to make distinctions," in c [..]

Freedom given by an investor to his or her account executive to use judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker [..]

thoughtful judgement or wisdom.

The power of a judge, public official, or private party to make decisions based on his or her opinion within general legal guidelines. Discretion is often granted under a contract, trust, or will. Exa [..]

freedom to act or judge on one's own knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" delicacy: refined taste; tact [..]

The flexibility afforded government to decide something within the broader framework of rules.

Definition The right, but not the obligation, to do something.

power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain bounds imposed by law [reached the age of ] [struck down death penalty provisions administered through unbridled jury "L. H. Tribe" [..]

The level of authority granted to an adviser or manager over the investment and management of a client's capital. A fully discretionary account typically is defined as one in which the adviser or manager has total ability to invest and manage a client's capital without prior approval of the client.

Discretion is the power of a judge, public official or a private party (under authority given by contract, trust or will) to make decisions on various matters based on his/her opinion within general l [..]

on menu usually refers to wine without limit, at customer's discretion

(n) freedom to act or judge on one's own(n) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress(n) refined taste; tact(n) the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies(n) the tra [..]

prudentia

Definition Council or Highways Agency’s power to cancel a penalty if it sees fit.

A power or right conferred on a judge to act according to the dictates of his own judgment and conscience, uncontrolled by the judgment or conscience of others.

The power of a judge to make decisions on various matters based on his or her opinion within general legal guidelines. A judge properly exercises discretion when he or she considers the facts of recor [..]

Power to choose whether to do or not to do a certain thing, e.g. investigate a complaint.

When the magistrate has a choice to do or not do something.

Discretion is the ability to exercise personal judgement and interpretation in legal decision-making. Judges, for example, have the ability to apply discretion when sentencing.

The making of decisions based on the particular circumstances of each event. A judge has discretion when imposing a sentence from within the legislated range.

n. the power of a judge, public official or a private party (under authority given by contract, trust or will) to make decisions on various matters based on his/her opinion within general legal guidel [..]

Power to exercise judgment, establish policy within general rules and principles of law. May not be exercised arbitrarily.  (E.g. prosecutor has discretion to decide which cases to prosecute. Judge has discretion to decide what legal instructions to give jury. Will not be overturned by higher court absent abuse.)

The freedom of a criminal justice agent to decide what should be done in a particular situation based on professional judgement.                                                    Last Updated:  7/9/2 [..]

The decision-making process and judgment police officers use when determining how best to deal with a situation they encounter. Other branches of the criminal justice system, including the courts and [..]

Authority of a judge to decide and act in accordance with what is fair, as determined by the particular circumstances of the case, and as discerned by his/her personal wisdom and experience, and guide [..]

Prior formal authorization, frequently referred to as “trading authority,” that permits a broker to make transactions in a client’s account without having to first get authorization for each trade. Yo [..]

Freedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker some di [..]