The noun discretion has 5 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (5) discretion -- (freedom to act or judge on one's own)
2. (2) discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence -- (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion")
3. delicacy, discretion -- (refined taste; tact)
4. free will, discretion -- (the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies)
5. discretion, discernment -- (the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment")