Discretionary
/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subject to one's own judgment or choice; not obligatory.
The judge has discretionary power to grant bail.
- (adj.) Available for use at the discretion of an authority.
The company allocated discretionary bonuses to employees.
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Commentary
Often used to denote powers or actions taken based on judgment rather than fixed rules.
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