⚖️discretionary

Meaning

Left to individual choice or judgment; not mandatory.

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Available for use at the discretion of the user; optional.

Example Sentences

He used his discretionary power to approve the request.

He set aside some discretionary income for travel.

Discretionary spending is the money left over after essential expenses.

Synonyms

optional, voluntary, elective, arbitrary, noncompulsory, flexible

Entry 1

optional, voluntary, elective, arbitrary, noncompulsory

Entry 2

optional, flexible, voluntary

Entry 3

optional, voluntary

Antonyms

mandatory, compulsory, required, obligatory

Entry 1

mandatory, compulsory, required

Entry 2

mandatory, obligatory, required

Entry 3

mandatory, obligatory

Collocations

discretionary power, discretionary spending, discretionary authority, discretionary decision