discretionary

• Qui est laissé à la discrétion ou au jugement de quelqu'un, qui n'est pas fixé à l'avance. Se dit notamment d'une dépense, d'un pouvoir ou d'une action qui peut être décidé librement selon les circonstances.

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.

   Facultatif, laissé à la discrétion

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

   Synonymeselectivefacultativenonmandatoryoptionalvoluntary

   Antonymescompulsoryessentialforcedmandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

2. Based on personal judgmentC1formal

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

   laissé à la discrétion

   • 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.

   Synonymeselectiveoptionalunrestrictedvoluntary

   Antonymescompulsoryfixedforcedmandatoryobligatoryprescribedregulatedrequiredstandardized