DISCRETION

(noun) the trait of judging wisely and objectively
"a man of discernment"
synonyms : discernment
(noun) the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
synonyms : free will
(noun) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
"the servants showed great tact and discretion"
synonyms : circumspection , discreetness , prudence
(noun) refined taste; tact
synonyms : delicacy
(noun) freedom to act or judge on one's own

Mnemonics for discretion

(Tag: ) discrete... means separate..that is we are separate & are not dependent on any one, hence we have the FREEDOM OF ACTION OR JUDGEMENT...
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(Tag: English) discretion=discete(unconnected or free)+action.so discretion means free action.
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(Tag: ) She was able to DISCREDIT their claims because she was responsible and researched the topic with caution. Hence, she practiced DISCRETION.
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