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Discretion vs Volition - What's the difference?

discretion | volition |

As nouns the difference between discretion and volition

is that discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect while volition is a conscious choice or decision.

discretion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
    • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    • I leave that to your discretion .

    Antonyms

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    Derived terms

    * discretionary *

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    volition

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A conscious choice or decision.
  • The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
    • Out of all the factors that can influence a person's decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition .

    Related terms

    * volitional * voluntarism * voluntarist * voluntary * volunteer * will

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