GMK Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Are the phrases "at its sole discretion" and "in its sole discretion" equivalent? For example, Company A at/in its sole discretion can contribute Or are there cases where it is more correct to use one or the other? Or is only one the really correct phrase to use? I see both and wonder. Thanks for educating me (again).
david rigby Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 ... more correct ... Just my opinion, but anyone who can use this phrase probably doesn't have to worry about the original question. I'm a retirement actuary. Nothing about my comments is intended or should be construed as investment, tax, legal or accounting advice. Occasionally, but not all the time, it might be reasonable to interpret my comments as actuarial or consulting advice.
Mike Preston Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Doesn't "at" imply that the doer is somebody other than "it", while "in" implies that the doer is "it"?
GMK Posted February 5, 2010 Author Posted February 5, 2010 d. rigby - Well said. I'm just wondering if there is a common or preferred usage convention. M. Preston - Can't say that it's ever struck me that way (still doesn't), but it would come as no surprise to find out that you are correct. Anyone else?
Belgarath Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 You say potato, I say potahto (and we'll ignore Dan Quayle's opinion)... I doubt anyone cares too much in real life, but I would use "in."
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