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 discretion discretion /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

noun

  1. () Freedom to act or judge on one's own  ( discretion )
    freedom to act or judge on one's own
       it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
    it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
  2. () Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress  ( circumspection , discreetness , prudence , discretion )
    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
      The servants showed great tact and discretion
    the servants showed great tact and discretion
  3. The trait of judging wisely and objectively  ( discernment , discretion )
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
      A man of discernment
    a man of discernment
  4. The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies  ( discretion , free will )
    the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
  5. Refined taste; tact  ( delicacy , discretion )
    refined taste; tact


 Tetraclinis articulata Tetraclinis articulata /tɛtrəˈklaɪnɪs ɑːrtɪˈkjuːlətə/

noun

  1. Large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes  ( Callitris quadrivalvis , sandarac , sandarac tree , Tetraclinis articulata )
    large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes


 logical implication logical implication /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

  1. A logical relation between propositions p and q of the form 'if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false  ( conditional relation , implication , logical implication )
    a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form 'if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false


 pork pork /ˈpɔrk/

noun

  1. () Meat from a domestic hog or pig  ( porc , pork )
    meat from a domestic hog or pig
      The pork chops were marinated in a tangy barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection
    The pork chops were marinated in a tangy barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection
  2. [Informal, N. American] A legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents  ( pork [Informal, N. American] , pork barrel [Informal, N. American] )
    a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents


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