Discretion
71At discretion — Discretion Dis*cre tion, n. [F. discr[ e]tion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See {Discreet}, {Discern}.] 1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] Mede. [1913 Webster] 2. The quality of being discreet; wise …
72uncontrolled discretion — Discretion given a trustee which is not subject to judicial rectification. The court should not tolerate an abuse of discretion on the part of a trustee, even though the trust instrument purports to give him uncontrolled dis cretion. Anno: 27… …
73discretion is the better part of valor — one should be courageous but not foolish …
74discretion is the better part of valour — This idiom means that it is often better to think carefully and not act than to do something that may cause problems. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
75discretion is the better part of valour — used for saying that it is better not to take too many risks …
76discretion of administrative agency — A power or right, conferred upon an agency by law, of acting officially in certain circumstances according to the dictates of their own judgment and conscience as to what is just and proper under the circumstances, uncontrolled by the judgment or …
77abuse of discretion — abuse of discretion: an error of judgment by a trial court in making a ruling that is clearly unreasonable, erroneous, or arbitrary and not justified by the facts or the law applicable in the case compare clearly erroneous Merriam Webster’s… …
78Judicial discretion — is the inherent power of the judiciary to make legal decisions according to their discretion. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the ability of judges to exercise discretion is an important aspect of judicial independence. Where… …
79judicial discretion — n: discretion(a) Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. judicial discretion …
80judicial discretion — A discretion to be exercised judicially rather than arbitrarily. A discretion founded upon the facts and circumstances presented to the court, from which it must draw a conclusion governed by the law. People v Rosner, 78 Cal App 497, 248 P 683.… …