discretion


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discretion
s. discreción, albedrío, arbitrio, circunspección, mesura, prudencia, tacto, tino

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discretion
discreción | criterio | prudencia | juicio | reserva | arbitrio | tacto

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discretion1
(n.) = discreción.
Ex: Staff who do have access must be selected for their discretion and must never use their knowledge except in the performance of their duties.
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* at the discretion of = a la discreción de, a criterio de.
* discretion is the better part of valour = una retirada a tiempo es una victoria.
* exercise + Posesivo + discretion = actuar del modo que se considere más adecuado.
* have + wide discretion over = tener libertad sobre.
* leave + it to the discretion of = dejarlo a la discreción de.

 
discretion2
(n.) = poder de discriminación.
Ex: Any guidance concerning style and content must be elastic enough to permit the abstractor to use his discretion to achieve a good abstract.
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* at + Posesivo + discretion = a + Posesivo + discreción.