discretionary

/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
adjective
  1. Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or fixed.
    • She used her discretionary income to buy concert tickets.
    • The company offers a discretionary bonus based on performance.
    • The principal has discretionary authority to waive the fee.
  2. Involving or left to individual choice or judgment.
    • The committee made a discretionary decision to fund the project.
    • Many schools have discretionary policies for student dress codes.
    • The judge's discretionary powers allow for flexibility in sentencing.
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