“discretion”
This page shows official legal definitions of “discretion” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Australia
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Power to choose whether to do or not to do a certain thing, e.g. investigate a complaint.
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United States
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USCIS’ ability to decide the outcome of a request by weighing positive and negative factors in the applicant’s case, based on the facts and circumstances the applicant describes in the benefit application.
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