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Discretion (Noun)

Refined taste; tact.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Freedom to act or judge on one's own.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The manager was given discretion to decide whether to offer the customer a refund or a replacement.
The judge was known for exercising her discretion in sentencing, often taking into account the defendant's personal circumstances.
As a freelance writer, she had the discretion to choose her own projects and work at her own pace.
The company's CEO was given discretion to make decisions on behalf of the board of directors.
The police officer used his discretion to issue a warning instead of a ticket to the young driver.

Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The politician's staff exercised great discretion when handling the sensitive information about their boss's personal life.
She handled the situation with discretion, not wanting to cause any unnecessary embarrassment to her friend.
The doctor's discretion was admirable as she delicately broke the news of the diagnosis to the patient's family.
The company's discretion in dealing with the scandal was questioned by many, who felt that they should have been more transparent.
The celebrity's publicist was known for her discretion, and was able to keep her client's private life out of the tabloids.