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    Arbitrio (en. Discretion)

    /arˈbi.tɾio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ability to decide or act according to one's own criteria.
    The judge acted with complete discretion in his decision.
    El juez actuó con total arbitrio en su decisión.
    Authority or power over something.
    That decision is left to your discretion.
    Esa decisión queda a su arbitrio.
    Freedom of choice or decision.
    Each person has the discretion to choose their own path.
    Cada persona tiene el arbitrio de elegir su propio camino.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'arbitrĭum', which means 'decision, judgment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    personal discretion
    Ability to decide for oneself.
    arbitrio personal
    at your discretion
    According to one's own decision.
    a su arbitrio
    under your discretion
    Subject to one's judgment or criteria.
    bajo su arbitrio

    Related Words

    arbitrator
    Person who acts as a mediator in a conflict.
    arbitrador
    arbitration
    Method of conflict resolution through a third party.
    arbitraje
    arbitrary
    That which is decided without a clear or fair standard.
    arbitrario

    Slang Meanings

    Use of power or authority in a discretionary manner.
    The principal made a decision at his discretion, without consulting anyone.
    El director tomó una decisión a su arbitrio, sin consultar a nadie.