Discretional

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    discretionary

    "That of their small force, some of the soldiers were superannuated, others invalid; therefore, since the course to be pursued was left discretional, their unanimous advice was, to remain where they were, and fortify themselves as strongly as possible."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment wordnet

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"That of their small force, some of the soldiers were superannuated, others invalid; therefore, since the course to be pursued was left discretional, their unanimous advice was, to remain where they were, and fortify themselves as strongly as possible."

Etymology

From discretion + -al.

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