Both Uses of
discretion
in
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- And when he was excited he would say anything no matter what the consequences of his indiscretion.†
Chpt 18 *
- Give me what I asked for and I leave all the rest according to discretion.†
Chpt 43 *
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