wide discretion

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

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

discretionADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The new legislation gives judges wide discretion in sentencing.
  • As a project manager, she has wide discretion over the budget.
  • The admissions committee is granted wide discretion when selecting candidates.
  • Historically, governors were given wide discretion to appoint local officials.
  • Parents often have wide discretion in matters concerning their children's upbringing.
  • The new CEO will be given wide discretion to restructure the company.
  • The director was given wide discretion in interpreting the script.
  • Regulatory agencies exercise wide discretion in enforcing safety standards.
  • Although the guidelines are clear, team leaders retain wide discretion on how to implement them.
  • The consultant's contract affords him wide discretion in his methods of analysis.