Both Uses of
discretion
in
Man And Superman
- Political parties are wrecked and public careers undone by a single indiscretion.†
Chpt Ded. *
- Do you know that since she grew up to years of discretion, I don't believe she has ever once given her own wish as a reason for doing anything or not doing it.†
Chpt 1 *
Definitions:
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(discretion as in: It is within her discretion.) the right to make a decision (and perhaps accompanying good judgment)
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(discretion as in: embarrassing lack of discretion) behavior that does not attract undesired attention or reveal private information