discretion
noun/dɪˈskrɛʃən/
Frequency rank: #4,772 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of behaving or speaking in a way that is careful and shows good judgment
Example sentence
You may leave early today, but please use your discretion about when it is appropriate.
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