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discretionary - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'discretionary' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Discretionary
- Left to discretion; unrestrained except by discretion or judgment; as, an ambassador with discretionary powers.

Meaning of 'discretionary' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . discretionary [ s]
Meaning (1):
- (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
Example in sentence:
  • discretionary funds;
  • discretionary income
Meaning (2):
- having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
Example in sentence:
  • The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds