
Discretion
Responsible Choice
Discretion involves making choices that are responsible and consider consequences.

The principal showed discretion in handling the school incident.
Personal Judgment
Using discretion often means relying on personal judgment, not just rules.

She used her own discretion to allow the students a break.
Context-Sensitive
Discretion requires considering the specific situation's context when deciding.

He had the discretion to tailor the lesson to the students' needs.
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