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discretion

[dih-skresh-uhn] / dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /


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Schiff’s new bill mandates that a human has full discretion over weapons using AI, and increasing transparency and review requirements for the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Her discretion and immaculate appearance also made Bernadette Chirac into something of an icon herself.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

Players are only allowed to take up to 25 seconds between points, but umpires can use their discretion as to when to start the shot clock while the crowd settles down.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

When their talk touched on matters of state, it was in low tones, for the king never failed in his discretion.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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