Also means
confidentiality
Usage Note
Discrétion has two main senses: the quality of being tactful and not drawing attention (faire preuve de discrétion), and the obligation of confidentiality (la discrétion professionnelle). The phrase à discrétion means 'as much as you like' or 'at will' (pain à discrétion = unlimited bread). The adjective discret/discrète is widely used.
Examples
"Je compte sur ta discrétion absolue."
Natural Translation
I'm counting on your absolute discretion.
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