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discretional

[ dih-skresh-uh-nl ]

/ dɪˈskrɛʃ ə nl /

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Origin of discretional

First recorded in 1650–60; discretion + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM discretional

dis·cre·tion·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby discretional

discrepancy, discrepant, discrete, discrete variable, discretion, discretional, discretionary, discretionary account, discretionary trust, Discretion is the better part of valor, discretization

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How to use discretional in a sentence

I have no idea of instructions, unless they are obeyed; a discretional power is incompatible with them.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton
The pope, then, had this province only as cardinals have pensions from the king, which pensions are discretional.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 2 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
As their powers were largely discretional, with undefined limits, the manner in which they were exercised was sometimes eccentric.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 1|Henry Charles Lea
Where a spelling makes sense, and is merely discretional and not obviously incorrect, it has been retained.
Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Volume VI|Various

The language of the constitution is very different when regulations are not left discretional.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. II (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton