All 6 Uses of
discretion
in
David Copperfield
- But you have a discretion beyond your years, and can render me another kind of service, if you will; and a service I will thankfully accept of.'†
Chpt 10-12
- Traddles still remained, perhaps, but it was very doubtful; and I had not sufficient confidence in his discretion or good luck, however strong my reliance was on his good nature, to wish to trust him with my situation.†
Chpt 13-15
- He assumed an expression of gloomy intelligence (though I am persuaded he knew no more about the discussion than I did), and highly approved of the discretion that had been observed.†
Chpt 25-27
- The Doctor's desire that Annie should be entertained, was therefore particularly acceptable to this excellent parent; who expressed unqualified approval of his discretion.†
Chpt 43-45
- 'Really,' interrupted Mrs. Markleham, 'if I have any discretion at all —'†
Chpt 43-45 *
- To this, I added the suggestion, that I should give some explanation of his character and history to Mr. Peggotty, who I knew could be relied on; and that to Mr. Peggotty should be quietly entrusted the discretion of advancing another hundred.†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(discretion as in: It is within her discretion.) the right to make a decision (and perhaps accompanying good judgment)