discretionary

🇺🇸 /dɪˈskreʃəneri/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈskreʃənəri/
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Something that can be decided by someone in charge based on their judgment and not by strict rules.

The teacher gave some students a discretionary bonus for their excellent performance.

translation

adj. Something that can be decided by someone in charge based on their judgment and not by strict rules.