Legal Definitions - sole discretion

Definition: Sole discretion refers to an individual's power to make decisions without anyone else's advice or consent.

Examples:

• A CEO has sole discretion over the company's budget and can decide how to allocate funds.
• A landlord has sole discretion over whether to renew a tenant's lease or not.
• A judge has judicial discretion to decide on a fair sentence for a defendant based on the circumstances of the case.

The examples illustrate how an individual or authority figure has the power to make decisions without needing approval or input from others. This can be beneficial in situations where quick decisions need to be made or when the individual has specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular area.