- exercise
- the use of powers, skills or official rights
Example A court can give directions to a local authority as to the exercise of its powers in relation to children in care.- to use or to put something into practice
Usage to exercise your discretion- to decide on which of several possible ways to act
Example The magistrates exercised their discretion and let the accused off with a suspended sentence.Usage to exercise an option- to carry out something which you have been given the power to do
Examples He exercised his option to acquire sole marketing rights for the product. • Not many shareholders exercised their option to buy the new issue of shares.
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