Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with discretion in British Collocation
discretion
noun
uncountable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n/
when one person or group has complete discretion
absolute
complete
entire
sole
unfettered
The implementation of controls is at the absolute discretion of Immigration Officers.
over a range of areas
broad
wide
The court retains a wide discretion when it comes to deciding who should get what.
types of discretion
judicial
local
This is ultimately a matter for local discretion.
use discretion
exercise
use
In all other respects he was allowed to exercise his discretion as he saw fit.
have discretion
have
Officers have the discretion to decide what is reasonable in the circumstances.
give someone discretion or let them use it
give someone
leave something to
The government has proposed to give local authorities discretion to negotiate these contracts.
Payment terms shall be left to the discretion of the Board.
confidentiality
flexibility
judgment
The government wants to give greater discretion and flexibility to the regions.