Whether a police officer should enforce a relatively minor law due to situational elements such as the age or poverty of an offender would be an example of:

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Discretion refers to the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. In the context of law enforcement, it involves making decisions based on the specifics of a situation, such as whether to enforce a minor law given the offender's circumstances.

Whether a Police Officer Should Enforce a Relatively Minor Law