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tactfulness
noun
Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense.
“In its opinion, the court's 6-3 majority took pains to note that they were not ruling on the wisdom or tactfulness of the governor's decision.”
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In its opinion, the court's 6-3 majority took pains to note that they were not ruling on the wisdom or tactfulness of the governor's decision.
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