The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISCRETION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DISCRETION
- Delicacy of record concerning first person in fashion
- Freedom to act is restricted by tortuous doctrine
- Tact displayed by papers turning on product of gland lacking energy
- Doctrine is compromising freedom to act
- Freedom for someone I trust to judge anagrams so indirect
- Anagram so indirect, revealing judgement
- Consider it poor judgement
- Consider it abnormal showing reserve
- Diplomacy means freedom
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The straight part
We know that "freedom to act/freedom to act" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case freedom to act/freedom to act = discretion.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DISCRETION mean?
DISCRETION noun- The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
- The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
- The freedom to make one's own judgements.