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“The president’s determination of whether the exigency has arisen, that decision is vested in his sole and exclusive discretion.”

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These are government-to-government investments that will be entirely at the discretion of the U.S. government—meaning the President and his deputies.

An injection which lasts for months offers convenience and discretion.

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It also spelled out that endowments are made up of both unrestricted funds that can be used at schools’ discretion, and funds that are legally restricted for purposes set out by donors.

The reputation and status of top performers grant them autonomy and discretion in their work, according to my research.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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