discretionary
adjective
subject or left to one's own discretion.
nondiscretionary
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a word derived from
discretionary.
Example Sentences
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“This is without a doubt the largest nondiscretionary driver of risk at the moment.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The credit card company did cite the boost of higher tax refunds, but both discretionary and nondiscretionary categories were robust.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The nonprofits also warn that because rent is a recurring, nondiscretionary expense, borrowers who rely on these products once may need to use them again the following month if their underlying income gap hasn’t changed.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
Seventy-three percent of consumers nationally said they are concerned about rising prices for everyday purchases and are allotting higher budgets for nondiscretionary expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
“It’s a nondiscretionary thing for the commission. If they comply with those requirements, that’s the end of that,” said Ann Jacobs, a Democrat on the bipartisan commission.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
