discretion
Example Sentences
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The second complicating factor in California’s budget process is the amount of money tied up in spending commitments over which policymakers have little discretion.
From Los Angeles Times
If she wants to stay at home, rent out a portion for income and manage her own affairs, that’s at her discretion.
From MarketWatch
“It continues to give tremendous discretion to the executive,” he said, referring to Venezuela’s president.
“For decades, the Commission has recognized that bona fide news interviews, late-night programs, and daytime news shows are entitled to editorial discretion based on newsworthiness, not political favoritism,” Gomez said.
From Los Angeles Times
A writ of mandate is a court order that attempts to correct alleged overreach or abuse of discretion by a government official or agency.
From Los Angeles Times
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