discretion

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While civil-rights laws prohibit banks from discrimination in connection with their lending, firms have wide discretion around whom they decide to bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When looking at companies that clear those bars, the index committee then has discretion over which companies to include and may informally consider factors like sector weightings when doing so.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The selection committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has discretion when determining which eligible companies to add to the index and sometimes chooses not to make changes at the scheduled time.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I launder the napkins and tablecloths entirely at my own discretion.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich