English Dictionary

discretion

IPA（発音記号）

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

名詞

不可算名詞 通常

Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete. / The quality of being discreet. / The ability to make wise choices or decisions. / The freedom to make one's own judgements.

日本語の意味

経験や感性に基づく個々の判断力 / 控えめであること、または秘密を守る性質 / 賢明な選択や決断を下す能力 / 自己判断の自由、または自分の判断で決める裁量

Her discretion, shaped by years of distinct perceptual experiences, guided her decisions when formal rules fell short.

彼女の経験に基づく個人的な正義感は、形式的な規則が十分でないときに彼女の決断を導いた。

意味（1）

Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete.

The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.

意味（2）

The quality of being discreet.

Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

意味（3）

The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

With regard to a woman, at nine years of age, she was, if married, considered entitled to her dower; at twelve, she may consent to marriage; at fourteen, she is at years of discretion, and may choose a guardian; […]

意味（4）

The freedom to make one's own judgements.

I leave that to your discretion.

discretions （ plural ）