What is the meaning of discretionary?

adjective

  • Having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment.
    • usage: "The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds"
  • Especially of funds. ( not earmarked; available for use as needed)
    • usage: "discretionary funds"; "discretionary income"
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