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dis·cre·tion·ary Listen to audio/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌneri, Brit dɪˈskrɛʃənri/ adjective
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.
2 : done or used when necessary
the governor's discretionary power

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