discretion

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However, if the original house was owned by the trust, the sale proceeds would legally need to go back into the trust unless the trust document gives the trustee discretion to reinvest them elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Under Erisa, loyal and conflict-free retirement-plan fiduciaries have discretion and flexibility to determine the investments most likely to maximize risk-adjusted return for the retirement savers who participate in their plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Instead, guidelines on the way officers should exercise discretion have changed.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

A request from BBC Wales found schools could provide alternatives for children with dietary requirements at their own discretion, but most needed to be requested and approved.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The right to assemble and demonstrate in support of our just demands was not a favor to be granted by the government at its discretion.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela