Definition of DISCRETIONARY

discretionary

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
    • "The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds"
  • (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
    • "discretionary funds"
    • "discretionary income"

Adj

  • Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

Origin / Etymology

From discretion + -ary (“pertaining to”). Compare French discrétionnaire.

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