discretion
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Second, the wide discretion the government asserts poses ongoing national security risks.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
“Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the federal sentencing guidelines, which take into account a number of variables,” prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
The index committee has discretion when choosing which companies receive places in the S&P 500, provided that the businesses meet various criteria around market capitalization and profitability.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Third, the War Powers Resolution, which Congress devised in response to the Vietnam War to restrict presidential discretion, has proved ineffective.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
With great discretion she divided up her clothing among the servants and the followers she always had, keeping only what she absolutely needed.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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