discretionary

• Bezieht sich auf Entscheidungen oder Handlungen, die jemandes eigenem Ermessen oder freier Wahl überlassen sind; oft auch im Sinne von optional oder nicht verpflichtend.

Relating to decisions or actions that are left to someone's own judgment or choice.

1. Optional or not mandatoryB2formal

   Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or fixed.

   Fakultativ

   • The company offers a discretionary bonus based on performance.
   • These are discretionary expenses, not essential costs.
   • The manager has discretionary authority to approve overtime.

   Synonymeelectivefacultativenonmandatoryoptionalvoluntary

   Antonymecompulsoryessentialforcedmandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

2. Based on personal judgmentC1formal

   Left to individual choice or judgment rather than being regulated by rules.

   Ermessens-

   • The judge has discretionary power in sentencing.
   • The fund is used for discretionary spending on community projects.
   • The policy allows for discretionary adjustments in special cases.

   Synonymeelectiveoptionalunrestrictedvoluntary

   Antonymecompulsoryfixedforcedmandatoryobligatoryprescribedregulatedrequiredstandardized