Discretion

Prudence or judiciousness in deciding what to do or say.

prudence circumspection judiciousness

Discretion is prudence or judiciousness in deciding what to do or say. It also refers to the power to act as one sees fit.

/dɪˈskrɪʃən/

Derived from the Old French word 'discreciăn', meaning 'judgment, prudence'.

prudence circumspection judiciousness tact

imprudence recklessness indiscretion

judgment prudence tact

moral quality social behavior