great discretion

collocation in English

meaningsofgreatanddiscretion

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great
adjective
uk
/ɡreɪt/us
/ɡreɪt/
large in amount, size, ...
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discretion
noun[U]
uk
/dɪˈskreʃ.ən/us
/dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping ...
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(Definition ofgreatanddiscretionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I emphasise thatgreatdiscretionis given to local education authorities in determining transport arrangements for pupils in their charge.
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Obviously these would be issued withgreatdiscretionby those responsible for them.
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It must usegreatdiscretionif it wants to depart from that directive.
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That tribunal will have to be armed with great tact andgreatdiscretion.
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It will be a matter of judgment involving verygreatdiscretion, and there will obviously be borderline cases about it.
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After all, the authorities havegreatdiscretionas regards the details of the way in which this consultation is to be carried out.
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There is stillgreatdiscretionleft to the local committees in the overhauling of the claims.
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We should all of us be very wise to usegreatdiscretionin speaking of it at the present juncture.
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In the selection of editors and reporters of newspapers in the provinces we exercisegreatdiscretion.
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It will, however, be used withgreatdiscretion.
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I am sure he has to usegreatdiscretionalready in the exercise of his functions.
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One ought to use other people's names withgreatdiscretionin a body to which they do not belong.
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I have no doubt that it can be left to the court, but, clearly, it will have agreatdiscretionin this matter.
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Yet again, we are hearing someone in uniform telling us not to worry because these enormous powers will be used withgreatdiscretion.
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A verygreatdiscretionis given to the judges under the provisions dealing with them.
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This is unlimited power and unless it is used withgreatdiscretiongreat difficulty could be caused unnecessarily.
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This officer is giving services—very valuable and responsible services which he renders with verygreatdiscretion.
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I see no reason whatever to doubt that the police generally use verygreatdiscretionin bringing charges of this nature.
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I feel that this is a question which calls for verygreatdiscretionat the present moment.
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They must be used wisely and withgreatdiscretion.
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