Discretion and Policy

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

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Policy and discretion are semantically related In some cases you can use "Policy" instead a noun "Discretion".

Policy noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

Usage example: you should have exercised greater policy in your online relationships and not divulged so much personal information

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Discretion and policy are semantically related in wisdom topic. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Policy".

Nearby Words: politic, policing, politics, political, policed

similar	similar discretion	similar policy
typical	typical discretion	typical policy
common	common discretion	common policy
actual	actual discretion	actual policy
Other adjectives: absolute, social.

As to a bit more precise definition of these terms, the P5 have wide discretion at interpreting the rules, but as a general rule works intended mostly for sexual arousal with little else or works sexualizing prepubescent-looking children are verboten under policy.

Source: Administrivia / The Content Policy and the 5P Circuit

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