"Sound discretion" refers to the use of good judgment and careful decision-making. It means making sensible and wise choices based on a thorough understanding of a situation. Full definition
The district court gave thoughtful attention to factors recognized in § 3553 (a) and exercised sound discretion to ensure that the punishment fit the crime and the circumstances of the appellants. (sentencing.typepad.com)
Such persons must be of good moral character, pious, honest, of sound discretion, and blessed with a good memory; and the series of such transmitters must be continuous from generation to generation. (religion-online.org)
«Thus, the authority to supersede (a local district attorney) is within the governor's sound discretion,» Mott wrote in the 12 - page decision. (timesunion.com)