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indiscretion definition

in·dis·cre·tion (in′di skres̸h′ən)

noun

  1. lack of discretion, or good judgment; imprudence
  2. an indiscreet act or remark

Etymology: ME indiscrecyone < OFr indiscrétion < LL indiscretio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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