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discrezionalità

discretion

noun dee-skreh-tsyoh-nah-lee-TAH Rare

Also means

discretionary power

Usage Note

Discrezionalità is an abstract feminine noun (invariable plural, like all -tà words) used in legal and administrative Italian to mean the quality or extent of discretionary authority. It is distinct from discrezione (tactful silence/discretion) — discrezionalità always refers to institutional or legal leeway.

Examples

"La legge limita la discrezionalità del giudice."

Natural Translation

The law limits the judge's discretionary power.

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