1
[ adjective ] having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment

Synonyms

discretional

Examples

"The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds"

Used in print

(John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)

Has your company thought through its strategy in this whole `` discretionary buying '' area ?

Related terms

arbitrary

2
[ adjective ] (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

Examples

"discretionary funds" "discretionary income"

Related terms

unrestricted

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