Dis-crē'tion, n.

noun

(-krēsh'un), n. [Lat. discretio, separation, difference, from discernere, discretum : Fr. discretion, Pr. discrecio, Sp. discretion, It. discrezione. See DISCREET.]

Sense 1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] Mede.

Sense 2. The quality of being discreet; sagacity; sound and cautious judgment; prudence; circumspection; wariness; caution.

The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner. Hume.

Sense 3. Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.

At discretion, without conditions or stipulations.