/di skresh"euhn/ , n.
1. the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay.
2. the quality of being discreet, esp. with reference to one's own actions or speech; prudence or decorum: Throwing all discretion to the winds, he blurted out the truth.
3. at discretion , at one's option or pleasure: They were allowed to work overtime at discretion.
[ 1250-1300; ME discrecioun discretion- (s. of discretio ). See DISCREET, -ION ]
Syn. 2. judgment, wisdom, discrimination, sense.