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indiscretion

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ noun C2
  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion (countable, uncountable) · political indiscretion· minor indiscretion
  2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior. (countable, uncountable) · forgive an indiscretion
  3. A brief sexual liaison. (countable, uncountable)

Plural indiscretions

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Now, excuse the indiscretion, marquis, but have you any landed property?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 82 · C1
I only refer to the matter in passing, for in my position of partner and confidant I am obliged to be particularly careful to avoid any indiscretion.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 71 · B2
Several times during the last three years I have taken up my pen to write to you, but always I feared lest your affectionate regard for me should tempt you to some indiscretion which would betray my secret.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 14 · C1
“Pardon me, I had no intention of committing an indiscretion.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 509 · C1

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