All 3 Uses of
discretion
in
The Lords of Discipline
- But it was also the city of the Institute and I never could quite forgive her for that single indiscretion.†
Chpt 1.6 *indiscretion = behavior that displays a lack of good judgmentstandard prefix: The prefix "in-" in indiscretion means not and reverses the meaning of discretion. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
- I hope the committee will forgive me that indiscretion.†
Chpt 4.41
- And the doctor, an old friend of the family, Charleston for his discretion, turned and walked well ed back through the known in green doors.†
Chpt 4.32 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(discretion as in: It is within her discretion.) the right to make a decision (and perhaps accompanying good judgment)
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(2)
(discretion as in: embarrassing lack of discretion) behavior that does not attract undesired attention or reveal private information
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(3)
(discretion as in: Parental discretion advised.) good judgment or good taste