Discretionary synonyms

dĭ-skrĕsh'ə-nĕr'ē

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optional
The definition of optional is available, but not required.
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arbitrary
Determined by independent arbiter.
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judgmental
(Chiefly of a person) Inclined to pass judgment, critical.
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left to discretion
Not compulsory or automatic
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discretional
Discretionary
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changeable (related)
Liable to change; capricious:
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personal
Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general
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elective
Having the power to choose
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facultative
(Geometry, of a point) At which a given function is positive.
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opinion (related)
Based on individual judgment or discretion
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surprise (related)
Unexpected.
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choice (related)
Especially good or preferred.
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clawback (related)
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statutory (related)
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DHPs (related)
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grant (related)
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deferred (related)
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non-qualifying (related)
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nondiscretionary (antonym)
Not discretionary; thus, frequently, mandatory
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subjective
The definition of subjective is something that is based on personal opinion.
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non-discretionary (related)
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Discretionary Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • Dividend payments on the preference shares are fully discretionary.

  • I do not know how anyone can make that comment and then go on to say that a wholly discretionary code is better.

  • Dividends on preferred stock are also discretionary unless fixed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

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