discretionary

adjective

UK/dɪˈskreʃ.ᵊn.ᵊr.i/
US/dɪˈskreʃ.ᵊn.er.i/

Definitions of discretionary adjective

  1. determined by individual judgment or choice, rather than by established rules or laws; relating to the ability to make such decisions.

    • Judges possess considerable discretionary power when making sentencing decisions.

    • The company manager has discretionary authority to approve employees' requests for time off.

    • The allocation of these funds is entirely at the discretion of the committee.