broad discretion

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

Refers to having a large amount of freedom to make decisions.

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  • A judge often has broad discretion in sentencing.
  • The new legislation gives the agency broad discretion over how the funds are allocated.
  • The CEO was granted broad discretion to restructure the company as he saw fit.
  • As a project manager, she enjoys broad discretion in hiring team members and managing the budget.
  • The trustee has broad discretion to make investments on behalf of the beneficiaries.
  • The commission will be given broad discretion to investigate the matter thoroughly.
  • If the committee is given such broad discretion, there must be clear oversight mechanisms in place.
  • Critics argue that giving a single official such broad discretion could lead to abuse of power.
  • By the time the scandal broke, the director had already exercised his broad discretion to approve several controversial projects.
  • University admissions committees are often afforded broad discretion in selecting candidates who best fit the school's mission.