discretion - definition
(dÉªËskrÉÊÉn) n. 1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid social embarrassment or distress. 2. freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp in the phrases at one's own discretion, at the discretion of) 3. age of discretion years of discretion the age at which a person is considered to be able to manage his or her own affairs.