discretion
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Hertz, who argued the sheriff’s case after Riverside’s county counsel largely sided with the plaintiffs, said Bianco simply exercised his legal discretion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
It added: "Authorities have the discretion to design their own schemes, within the CRF guidance, to ensure the poorest children do not go hungry."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The council thus gave the county’s Planning Department broader discretion over the approval of data center proposals so as to “fast-track” their construction.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
While the attorney general has some discretion to approve compensation in certain cases, that decision is still bound by statute and regulation, the official said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
But she was waiting and using some discretion.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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