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The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

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

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

Great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations

The quality of being furtive

Freedom to behave as one wishes, especially in a way which results in excessive or unacceptable behaviour

Cleverness or skill

The property of being thrifty

The official power to make legal decisions and judgements

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

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Noun

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information

levelheadedness

considerateness

presence of mind

foresightedness

far-sightedness

punctiliousness

forethoughtfulness

social know-how

forward planning

belt and braces

understatedness

level-headedness

common courtesy

keeping your head down

good management

careful budgeting

long-sightedness

gentlemanliness

civilization^US

ostentatiousness

foresightfulness

civilisation^UK

appropriateness

conscientiousness

painstakingness

preventive measure

conventionality

preventative measure

accepted conduct

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“His discretion in the face of so scrofulous and untutored a palate as mine was marvellous.”

Noun

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

freedom of choice

self-determination

course of action

power to choose

right to choose

liberty to choose

possible course of action

personal choice

self-sufficiency

voluntary decision

conscious agency

one's discretion

one's own choice

person's full intent and purpose

power of choice

non-confinement

top of the list

other possibility

another course of action

another possibility

other fish to fry

other fish in sea

jewel in the crown

crème de la crème

cream of the crop

pick of the litter

exercising judgment

making up one's mind

making a choice

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

Noun

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

self-discipline

self-containment

self-deprivation

self-consciousness

self-possession

self-government

uncommunicativeness

unresponsiveness

stand-offishness

self-effacement

keeping under control

self-abnegation

undemonstrativeness

lack of indulgence

unforthcomingness

strength of will

keeping in check

self-constraint

unpretentiousness

down-to-earthness

unassertiveness

unobtrusiveness

strength of character

strength of mind

lack of pretension

unostentatiousness

pulling your punches

confidentiality

lack of confidence

psychological block

mental blockage

unapproachability

unwillingness to open up

imperturbability

tranquillity^UK

level-headedness

even-temperedness

cool-headedness

self-composedness

anger prevention

clear-headedness

lack of emotion

anger management

dispassionateness

self-confidence

long-sufferingness

serious-mindedness

presence of mind

intestinal fortitude

dignified demeanour

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Noun

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

perspicaciousness

intellectuality

levelheadedness

sharp-wittedness

quick-wittedness

clear-sightedness

cognitive faculties

presence of mind

soundness of mind

powers of discernment

level-headedness

native intelligence

resourcefulness

sound judgement

powers of reasoning

logical thought

scientific thinking

razor-sharpness

practical intelligence

sense one was born with

clear-headedness

soundness of judgement

imaginativeness

practical knowledge

professionalism

accomplishments

previous circumstances

acquaintanceship

specialization^US

specialisation^UK

acknowledgement^UK

knowledgeableness

curriculum vitae

acquaintance with

civilization^US

familiarity with

civilisation^UK

acknowledgment^US

self-confidence

essential qualities

whatever it takes

far-sightedness

academic attainment

responsibleness

survival skills

interpersonal skills

psychosocial skills

breadth of view

the right stuff

making the grade

cutting the mustard

knowledgeability

sense of responsibility

acquaintanceship with

artistic awareness

intellectual awareness

knowing inside out

fields of expertise

conversance with

understanding of

conversancy with

comprehension of

participation in

involvement with

self-understanding

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Noun

Great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations

considerateness

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Noun

The quality of being furtive

Noun

Freedom to behave as one wishes, especially in a way which results in excessive or unacceptable behaviour

authorisation^UK

authorization^US

self-determination

self-governance

self-government

self-legislation

self-sufficiency

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

stamp of approval

seal of approval

unrestricted freedom

breathing space

complete discretion

complete freedom

lack of restrictions

all-clear signal

special consideration

permission to enter

official sanction

clean bill of health

pat on the back

special treatment

power of attorney

unconditional right

unconditional authority

official document

legalization^US

legalisation^UK

giving a concession

being let off the hook

making an exception

allowing to break the rules

being let off with

countersignature

opportunity to use

permission to use

subscription to

immunization^US

invulnerability

no holds barred

complete authority

unrestricted authority

legal exemption

immunisation^UK

insusceptibility

congratulations

freedom from punishment

exemption from punishment

right of access

get out of jail free card

stay of execution

self-confession

prestidigitation

complimentary ticket

something surrendered

opportunity to enter

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Noun

Cleverness or skill

quick-wittedness

imaginativeness

resourcefulness

professionalism

artistic ability

sharp-wittedness

natural ability

the right stuff

sleight of hand

social know-how

competitiveness

razor-sharpness

nimbleness of fingers

perspicaciousness

specialization^US

clear-sightedness

specialisation^UK

knowledgeableness

knowing inside out

straightforwardness

acquaintanceship

hang of something

knowing way around

hand-eye coordination

making the grade

cutting the mustard

eye-hand coordination

quickwittedness

thinking outside the box

nimble-footedness

light-footedness

efficaciousness

intellectuality

accomplishments

constructiveness

practical knowledge

intellectual power

mental capacity

intellectual capacity

powers of reasoning

appropriateness

innate knowledge

special ability

organisation^UK

organization^US

powers of intuition

instrumentality

quickness of mind

curriculum vitae

adventurousness

venturesomeness

intellectual attainment

academic achievement

ability to understand

spirit of adventure

levelheadedness

acknowledgement^UK

civilization^US

meritoriousness

academic attainment

intestinal fortitude

acquaintance with

familiarity with

acknowledgment^US

artistic awareness

intellectual awareness

redeeming feature

civilisation^UK

presence of mind

illustriousness

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Noun

The property of being thrifty

good management

tightfistedness

careful budgeting

parsimoniousness

scrimping and saving

close-fistedness

far-sightedness

tight-fistedness

self-discipline

good housekeeping

careful management

belt-tightening

financial prudence

belt tightening

foresightedness

presence of mind

acquisitiveness

an itching palm

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Noun

The official power to make legal decisions and judgements

stomping grounds

extent of power

oyer and terminer

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

organization^US

superintendence

organisation^UK

sphere of influence

field of reference

terms of reference

strong influence

superintendency

period of influence

area of activity

span of control

system of government

prestidigitation

social position

course of therapy

comprehensiveness

chargé d'affaires

illustriousness

efficaciousness

prestigiousness

authoritativeness

constructiveness

good reputation

trustworthiness

conspicuousness

extraordinariness

bargaining chip

political practice

bargaining counter

outstandingness

primary position

unanswerability

distinguishment

media attention

all-powerfulness

undisputed sway

good organization

supreme authority

total domination

totalitarianism

instrumentality

unlimited power

social standing

unforgettableness

exceptionalness

pronounced nature

outstanding nature

sense of direction

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Noun

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

clandestineness

confidentiality

peace and quiet

freedom from interference

lack of disturbance

lack of interruption

self-sufficiency

meditation retreat

spiritual retreat

classified nature

breathing space

distinctiveness

disconnectedness

inaccessibility

cordon sanitaire

solitary confinement

lack of company

lack of friends

lack of companions

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