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the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice.
e.g. It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay. |
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1. to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure |
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2. to change for the better; improve |
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3. to remove or correct faults in; rectify. |
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having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
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friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering. |
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agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others. |
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Obsolete. lovable or lovely. |
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Former: preceding in time; prior or earlier
Latter: being the second mentioned of two |
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| of the commonwealth or state |
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| to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect. |
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| the state of being happy, esp. in a high degree; bliss |
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| strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. |
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| conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners. |
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| A source of irritation or annoyance. |
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| The inclination to comply willingly with the wishes of others; amiability. |
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| respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another. |
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| an expression of censure or rebuke. |
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| to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. |
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