Betydelse av discretion på svenska

• 0 the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret:

  • "Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people)."

• 1 the right or ability to decide something:

  • Students can be expelled at the discretion of the principal (= if the principal decides it).

  • I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide).

• 2 choice, or the right to make a choice, based on judgment:

  • Troopers have discretion in deciding whom to stop for speeding.

  • Whether or not to hold the meeting is at the discretion of the president (= a decision to be made by the president).

• 3 the right to choose something, or to choose to do something, according to what seems most suitable in a particular situation:

  • at sb's discretion/at the discretion of sb Payment in lieu of notice to redundant workers is at the company's discretion.

  • exercise/use (your) discretion Economic and institutional constraints can make it difficult for senior managers to exercise discretion in their decisions.

  • leave it (up) to sb's discretion/leave it (up) to the discretion of sb Top-up insurance cover is left to the discretion of individuals and firms.

  • Bankruptcy managers have discretion to decide disputes.

  • broad/complete/considerable discretion

  • Sales staff were given discretion to offer customers a 10% discount.