circumspection

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

circumspection
    n 1: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the
         servants showed great tact and discretion" [syn:
         {discretion}, {discreetness}, {circumspection}, {prudence}]
    2: the trait of being circumspect and prudent [syn:
       {circumspection}, {caution}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Circumspection \Cir`cum*spec"tion\, n. [L. circumspectio.]
   Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case;
   caution; watchfulness.
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         With silent circumspection, unespied.    --Milton.

   Syn: Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation;
        thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast.
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