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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Pref.

in-

not +

discretion

: cf. F.

indiscrétion

The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion; imprudence.

An indiscreet act; indiscreet behavior.

Past

indiscretion

is a venial crime.

Cowper.

Noun.

[in and discretion.] Want of discretion; imprudence. The grossest vices pass under the fashionable name, indiscretions.

See also: indiscretion

indiscrétion f ‎(plural indiscrétions)