discretionary
adjective
subject or left to one's own discretion.
nondiscretionary
-
a word derived from
discretionary.
Example Sentences
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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
My nondiscretionary expenses include property taxes and insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
Earlier this week, Target said its comparable sales in the most recent quarter fell 2.7%, in part because customers are hunting for value and prioritizing nondiscretionary spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
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
