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Prudence or tact in one's behavior or speech

The restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.

Freedom or disposition in deciding what should be done in a particular situation

Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

Politeness or manners in one's attitude and behavior towards others

The power of self-determination

The quality of being furtive

Authorization or consent

A state in which one is not observed or disturbed by other people

The extent or scope of one's power, influence or responsibility

The character or property of being thrifty or frugal

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Prudence or tact in one's behavior or speech

judgment^US

judgement^UK

powers of discernment

soundness of judgement

sense one was born with

practical intelligence

favour^UK

favor^US

intellectual capacity

realization^US

realisation^UK

intellectual capabilities

vigor^US

soundness of judgment

vigour^UK

intelligence quotient

clearer understanding

sense of responsibility

command

thinking outside the box

greater understanding

enhanced understanding

superior understanding

comprehensive understanding

improved understanding

powers of comprehension

syllogistic reasoning

antithesis and synthesis

understanding of the situation

grasp of the situation

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“Counselors are required to exercise discretion when dealing with students.”

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The restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.

keeping under control

unwillingness to open up

lack of self-confidence

lack of understanding

touch-me-not attitude

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“Prudence is your foresight in anticipating the possible consequences of your actions, and the exercise of discretion in your behavior.”

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Freedom or disposition in deciding what should be done in a particular situation

judgement^UK

judgment^US

possible course of action

person's full intent and purpose

favorite^US

favourite^UK

favour^UK

favor^US

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“The granting of such consent shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of each of the parties.”

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Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

intellectual awareness

caliber^US

calibre^UK

demeanor^US

demeanour^UK

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Politeness or manners in one's attitude and behavior towards others

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The power of self-determination

freedom from restriction

unrestricted authority

unconditional authority

unrestricted access to

window of opportunity

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The quality of being furtive

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Authorization or consent

favour^UK

favor^US

special consideration

all-clear signal

unconditional authority

pretence^UK

pretense^US

favouritism^UK

favoritism^US

get out of jail free card

freedom from punishment

exemption from punishment

ovation

unrestricted authority

relaxation of the rules

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A state in which one is not observed or disturbed by other people

freedom from interference

Noun

The extent or scope of one's power, influence or responsibility

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The character or property of being thrifty or frugal

reduction in spending

economizing^US

economising^UK

abridgement^UK

abridgment^US

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