n.
Pronunciation: dis- ' kre-sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the quality of being discreet : CIRCUMSPECTION especially : cautious reserve in speech
2 : ability to make responsible decisions
3 a : individual choice or judgment <left the decision to his discretion > b : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds <reached the age of discretion >
4 : the result of separating or distinguishing