discretion
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Under the law, the president, whose position is otherwise largely ceremonial, is afforded broad discretion, with no guidelines on how to make the choice.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Prosecutorial discretion and prosecutorial independence is a key fundamental part of our criminal justice system,” Mulroy said.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Beyond that, the spa champions a culture of discretion that attracts celebrities and civilians alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
“In private credit, valuation discretion is not merely an accounting issue—it directly affects adviser compensation,” said the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis in a case against FS KKR.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Chapter 2 described the first step in some detail, including the legal rules that grant police the discretion and authority to stop, interrogate, and search anyone, anywhere, provided they get “consent” from the targeted individual.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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