discretionary

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discretionary

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

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

adjective more discretionary · most discretionary

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

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