discretionary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
    discretional.
    • The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds
  2. adjective satellite (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
    • discretionary funds
    • discretionary income

WordNet

Dis*cre"tion*al, Dis*cre"tion*a*ry (Also<
  • Discretional
  • Discretionary
)
Etymology
Cf. F. discrétionnaire.
Definitions
  1. Left to discretion; unrestrained except by discretion or judgment; as, an ambassador with discretionary powers.

Webster 1913