leave to the discretion of

idiom

: to give (someone) the right to choose (something in a particular situation)
The amount each person contributes will be left to the discretion of the individual.

Examples of leave to the discretion of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The law does provide parameters, but those parameters leave to the discretion of a doctor the application of those parameters. Madison Feller, ELLE, 15 July 2022

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“Leave to the discretion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20to%20the%20discretion%20of. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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