discretion

noun

1. freedom to act or judge on one's own

   noun.state

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   The servants showed great tact and discretion.

   Synonyms circumspection discreetness prudence

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. refined taste; tact

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms delicacy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms free will

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the trait of judging wisely and objectively

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms discernment

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. Disjunction; separation.

   noun

   Source: webster1913