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enable discretion

[en-ˈā-bəl dis-ˈkre-shən]
verb phrase
permitir discrição
1. To give someone the authority or power to make decisions according to their own judgment without strict limitations
The new policy enables discretion for managers to approve requests based on individual circumstances.
A nova política permite discrição aos gerentes para aprovar solicitações com base em circunstâncias individuais.
2. To authorize someone to act with freedom in making choices within established boundaries
The contract enables discretion for the project director to reallocate budget as needed.
O contrato permite discrição ao diretor do projeto para reallocar o orçamento conforme necessário.
Synonyms
grant discretionauthorize judgmentempower decision-makingallow latitudepermit flexibility
Antonyms
restrict discretionlimit authorityconstrain judgmentmandate rigid rulesenforce strict compliance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir discrição
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
dar liberdade de decisão
Common alternative emphasizing freedom of choice
Portugal
permitir critério
Slightly different phrasing, using 'critério' instead of 'discrição'

Related Idioms & Phrases

use one's discretion
at one's discretion
exercise discretion
within one's discretionary power
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