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discretion — dis·cre·tion /dis kre shən/ n: power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain bounds imposed by law reached the age of discretion struck down death penalty provisions administered through unbridled jury discretion L. H. Tribe: as a:… … Law dictionary
discretion — Freedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker some distance from the stated limit price to use his… … Financial and business terms
discretion — di|scre|tion [dıˈskreʃən] n [U] 1.) the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation at sb s discretion (=according to someone s decision) ▪ The awards are made at the discretion of the committee. ▪ Promotions … Dictionary of contemporary English
discretion — noun (U) 1 the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation: Promotions are left to the discretion of the supervisor. | at sb s discretion (=according to someone s decision or wishes): The size of your payment … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
discretion — noun Date: 14th century 1. the quality of being discreet ; circumspection; especially cautious reserve in speech 2. ability to make responsible decisions 3. a … New Collegiate Dictionary
No Child Left Behind Act — President Bush signing the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act at Hamilton H.S. in Hamilton, Ohio. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 … Wikipedia
judicial discretion — n: discretion(a) Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. judicial discretion … Law dictionary
Rule of St. Benedict — • Lengthy article on the text of the Rule and its composition, some analysis, and practical application Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rule of St. Benedict Rule of St. Benedict … Catholic encyclopedia
discretionary — dis·cre·tion·ary /dis kre shə ˌner ē/ adj: left to discretion: exercised at one s own discretion; specif: relating to the policy making function of a public official see also federal tort claims act in the important laws section compare… … Law dictionary
MISHPAT IVRI — This article is arranged according to the following outline: definition and terminology RELIGIOUS HALAKHAH AND LEGAL HALAKHAH common features law and morals de oraita and de rabbanan distinguishing between the two categories legal consequences of … Encyclopedia of Judaism
