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discretionary
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discretionary
(adjective)
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discretionary
/dɪ
ˈ
skrɛʃəˌneri/
Brit
/dɪ
ˈ
skrɛʃənri/
adjective
discretionary
/dɪ
ˈ
skrɛʃəˌneri/
Brit
/dɪ
ˈ
skrɛʃənri/
adjective
Learner's definition of DISCRETIONARY
1
:
available to be used when and how you decide
She has enough
discretionary income
[=income that is left after paying for things that are essential, such as food and housing] to pay for a nice vacation each year.
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2
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done or used when necessary
the governor's
discretionary
power
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