Both Uses of
discretion
in
Henry VIII
- All this was ord'red by the good discretion Of the right reverend Cardinal of York.†
Scene 1.1 *
- Was it discretion, lords, to let this man, This good man,—few of you deserve that title,— This honest man, wait like a lousy footboy At chamber-door? and one as great as you are?†
Scene 5.3
Definition:
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(discretion as in: It is within her discretion.) the right to make a decision (and perhaps accompanying good judgment)