discretionary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation . . . Definition of discretionary adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary decided according to the judgement of a person in authority about what is necessary in each particular situation; not decided by rules You may be eligible for a discretionary grant for your university course
discretionary - WordReference. com Dictionary of English not earmarked for a particular purpose: discretionary income; a discretionary fund the power to decide or act according to one's own judgment: The judge has discretion in the matter of sentencing tactfulness: I can count on your discretion to keep quiet about his drinking