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discretion vs liberty

liberty vs discretion

discretion and liberty both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discretion Yes No No No
liberty Yes No No No
As nouns, liberty is a hypernym of discretion; that is, liberty is a word with a broader meaning than discretion:
  • discretion: freedom to act or judge on one's own
  • liberty: freedom of choice
discretion (noun) liberty (noun)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively an act of undue intimacy
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress freedom of choice
refined taste; tact personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
freedom to act or judge on one's own leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
Difference between discretion and liberty

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