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discretional

/dɪskɹˈɛʃənəl/ adj

discretionary

Word Origin Built from Latin dis- 'apart' and cernere 'to separate, sift' — literally 'separating things apart' to make a judgment. That's why discretion is about the power to decide, to sift through options. The same root gives us discern (to separate mentally, perceive), discreet (showing good judgment), and secret (something set apart, hidden).

adj discretionary

The manager has discretional authority to approve overtime requests.

(形容词) 酌情决定的；自由裁量的

经理有酌情批准加班申请的权限。

(adjetivo) discrecional

El gerente tiene autoridad discrecional para aprobar solicitudes de horas extra.

(adjectif) discrétionnaire [Qui est laissé à la libre appréciation ou au jugement de quelqu'un.]

Le directeur dispose d'une autorité discrétionnaire pour approuver les demandes d'heures supplémentaires.

(Adjektiv) ermessensabhängig; nach Ermessen [**discretional**, *Adjektiv*: nach eigenem Ermessen oder Gutdünken ausübbar; nicht an feste Regeln gebunden.]

Der Manager hat **discretionale** Befugnis, Überstundenanträge zu genehmigen.

(形容詞) 裁量の。判断や選択が担当者に任されていること。

マネージャーには残業申請を承認する裁量の権限がある。

(adjetivo) discricional; facultativo; discricionário [discrecional]

O gerente tem autoridade discrecional para aprovar pedidos de hora extra.

Synonyms: discretionary optional elective voluntary nonmandatory permissive facultative arbitrary Antonyms: mandatory compulsory obligatory required
Word parts: dis + cret + ion + al

Related words

discern discernible discernment discreet discrete discriminate discrimination indiscriminate concern concerning unconcerned secret secretary secrete secretion

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