discretion

nounfeminine/diʃ.kɾiˈsɐ̃u/medium

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Definition

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Discretion is essential in sensitive situations.

He acted with discretion when handling the matter.

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Common collocations

absolute discretionnecessary discretion

Do latim 'discretio'