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discretional

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dis⋅cre⋅tion⋅al

  [di-skresh-uh-nl]
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–adjective
discretionary.
Origin:
1650–60; discretion + -al 1

Related forms:
dis⋅cre⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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dis·cre·tion   (dĭ-skrěsh'ən)   
n.  

  1. The quality of being discreet; circumspection. See Synonyms at prudence.

  2. Ability or power to decide responsibly.

  3. Freedom to act or judge on one's own: All the decisions were left to our discretion.

dis·cre'tion·al adj., dis·cre'tion·al·ly adv.
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