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discretionary

disc·re·tio·nary

UK/dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ US/dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ rare

adjective

1.

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”
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2.

(especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

  • “discretionary funds”
  • “discretionary income”
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Origin

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

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