English to Afrikaans Meaning of discretion - diskresie

Discretion :

diskresie

noun

diskresie, omsigtigheid, penetrasie, ervaring, oorweging, verband, oordeel, gedink, gedagte, sorg, voorzichtigheid, gewete

Discretion :: diskresieDiscretionary :: diskresionêre

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Definitions of discretion in English

Noun(1) freedom to act or judge on one's own(2) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress(3) refined taste; tact(4) the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies(5) the trait of judging wisely and objectively

Examples of discretion in English

(1) His discretion in the face of so scrofulous and untutored a palate as mine was marvellous.(2) Rules say bus drivers can use their discretion regarding dogs but they must have a valid reason for refusing.(3) It will be for the court to exercise its discretion in deciding whether this is the situation.(4) However, it is entirely at the discretion of local authorities how this is applied.(5) That is always a difficult task for an authority, because it is left with discretion .(6) Rumour has it that eminent politicians come here seeking discretion and peace.(7) If these people play fair and use discretion and common sense, they shall have my full support.(8) The trial judge was entitled to exercise his discretion in dismissing the motion.(9) He believes officers should use their discretion when dealing with speeding offences.(10) The lawmaker, hoping for discretion , deploys a shadowy envoy to send her child support in the form of regular wads of cash.(11) The person purporting to exercise his discretion has acted in abuse or excess of his power.(12) The committee will use its discretion in deciding whether to grant permission or not.(13) What discretion do local authorities have in devising their allocations schemes?(14) He says he hopes selectors use their discretion and pick him for the event anyway.(15) she knew she could rely on his discretion(16) it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges

Related Phrases of discretion

(1) at your discretion ::

op jou eie oordeel

(2) absolute discretion ::

absolute diskresie

(3) at discretion ::

na goeddunke

(4) at the discretion of ::

volgens die diskresie van

Related Phrases of discretion

(1) at your discretion ::

op jou eie oordeel

(2) absolute discretion ::

absolute diskresie

(3) at discretion ::

na goeddunke

(4) at the discretion of ::

volgens die diskresie van

Synonyms

Noun

2. choice ::

keuse

3. delicacy ::

lekkerny

4. free will ::

vrye wil

5. discernment ::

onderskeiding

Antonyms

1. indiscretion ::

onkuisheid

Different Forms

discretion, discretionary

Word Example from TV Shows

$He asked me to excuse him,\Nbut, due to discretion reasons,$

He asked me to excuse him,
but, due to DISCRETION reasons,

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 10

I'm a purveyor of beauty and DISCRETION - both equally important.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 5

$and I would ask you\Nfor your absolute discretion, please.$

and I would ask you
for your absolute DISCRETION, please.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 10

And absolute DISCRETION.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 5

Your DISCRETION is legendary...

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

Examples of discretion from TV Shows

$He asked me to excuse him,\Nbut, due to discretion reasons,$

He asked me to excuse him,
but, due to DISCRETION reasons,

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 10

I'm a purveyor of beauty and DISCRETION - both equally important.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 5

$and I would ask you\Nfor your absolute discretion, please.$

and I would ask you
for your absolute DISCRETION, please.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 10

And absolute DISCRETION.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 5

Your DISCRETION is legendary...

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

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