Discretion
Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Rule and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Discretion".
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Discretion and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Rule".
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- OnlyWar directly specifies early in the general rules section that the Game Master should excercise common sense and discretion to make things work ideally and many rules refer to "Game Masters' Discretion" for things where any specific rule set would be impractical.
Source: Rule Zero -
In fact, SHIMMER's rule book allows for "managerial objects", which in turn can be "expelled" from ring side at the referee's discretion.
Source: Companion Cube - A rule was quickly introduced where, at Cullen's discretion and to guarantee a daily/weekly champion, certain items would go back to the contestants for bidding if all four contestants overbid.
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