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Discretion is defined as the right of someone to make choices or the quality of someone who is careful about what they do or say. An example of discretion is the ability of a juror to determine a verdict. An example of discretion is not talking about politics at family dinners.
Abuse of Discretion. Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Financial, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Abuse of Discretion. A failure to take into proper consideration the facts and law relating to a particular matter; an Arbitrary or unreasonable departure from precedent and settled judicial custom.