broad discretion

collocation in English

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broad
adjective
uk
/brɔːd/us
/brɑːd/
very ...
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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 ofbroadanddiscretionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbroad discretion

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Grantingbroaddiscretionto multiple decisionmakers is a formula for inconsistent outcomes.
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I have abroaddiscretionas to the factors which may be taken into account.
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In the case of public entertainment licences, local authorities have abroaddiscretionto impose such conditions, terms and restrictions as they see fit.
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Surely, it is much better to leave abroaddiscretionto quarter sessions.
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One is to give to those who have to make individual decisions abroaddiscretion, and to appoint, in order to do this, men with the highest professional qualifications.
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So could create up several courts withbroaddiscretionin decision outside the legal framework.
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Eicke let his subordinates havebroaddiscretionin routine matters.
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Trial judges havebroaddiscretionto craft appropriate procedures in this regard.
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Coroners are generally not bound by the jury's conclusion, and hasbroaddiscretion, that in many jurisdictions can not be appealed.
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Federal law mandated that states provide some level of cash assistance to eligible poor families but states hadbroaddiscretionin setting the benefit levels.
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The federal government then monitors outcomes but providesbroaddiscretionto the states for how the programs are implemented.
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The majority upheld that ruling because the statute vestedbroaddiscretionto the courts based on the evidence and specifics of each case.
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Under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, courts havebroaddiscretionto decline jurisdiction in favor of a more convenient forum.
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States are givenbroaddiscretionin selecting alternate assessments.
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Courts havebroaddiscretionabout the exact nature of the sanction, which can include consent to "in personam" jurisdiction, fines, dismissal of claims, or dismissal of the entire case.
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