Discretion and Nous

Discretion

Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Usage example: we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating

Nous and discretion are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Nous" instead a noun "Discretion".

Nous

Nous noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Usage example: an Oxford don who was long on erudition but a little short on everyday nous

Discretion and nous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Nous".
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