All 3 Uses of
discretion
in
The Da Vinci Code
- Discretion was apparently not part of the vocabulary of a 15euro-per-hour watchman.†
Chpt 43-44 *
- Rather than permitting him to come on, I'll tell him I'm traveling with a French celebrity who prefers that nobody knows she is in England—press considerations, you know—and I'll offer the official this generous tip as gratitude for his discretion.†
Chpt 79-80
- In the silence, Gettum sensed her guests' desire for discretion was quickly being outweighed by their eagerness for a fast result.†
Chpt 91-92
Definition:
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(discretion as in: It is within her discretion.) the right to make a decision (and perhaps accompanying good judgment)