All 4 Uses of
discretion
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- I understand that this gentleman, your friend, is a man of honour and discretion, whom I may trust with a matter of the most extreme importance.†
Chpt 1
- Your Majesty has indeed committed an indiscretion.†
Chpt 1 *
- "A certain selection and discretion must be used in producing a realistic effect," remarked Holmes.†
Chpt 3 *
- This is what he says: " 'MY DEAR MR. SHERLOCK HOLMES:—Lord Backwater tells me that I may place implicit reliance upon your judgment and discretion.†
Chpt 10
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