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Another word for discretionary

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discretionary

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optional, left to discretion, discretional; see changeable 2, optional.

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Another word for discretionary

adjective

Based on individual judgment or discretion:
arbitrary, judgmental, personal, subjective. See opinion, surprise
Not compulsory or automatic:
elective, facultative, optional. See choice

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Taking time to fill out applications and making an effort to get more money for college can dramatically reduce the amount you'll pay in loans later and may even leave you with a greater amount of discretionary spending money.
The president of each house has the discretionary power of appointing additional laymen, not exceeding ten in number.
Subject to his control the government of India enjoys a certain discretionary Finance.
The court which can award a sentence is said to possess as of common right a discretionary power of granting a reprieve.
In 1880 a provisional Bill was submitted to parliament giving the crown discretionary power not to enforce the laws.

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