discretionary

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discretionary

(adjective)

Meaning

based on individual judgment or choice

Example

"The school allows discretionary funding for special projects."

Synonyms

optionalvoluntary

Antonyms

mandatoryobligatory

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'discretio', meaning separation or distinction.

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