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discretionally

[/dɪˈskriːʃənəli/]
adverb
discricionariamente
1. In a manner based on or exercised at one's own discretion; at one's own choice or judgment
The judge ruled discretionally on the matter, considering all relevant factors.
O juiz decidiu discricionariamente sobre a questão, considerando todos os fatores relevantes.
2. In a way that involves the exercise of judgment and decision-making power
The manager acted discretionally when allocating the budget to different departments.
O gerente agiu discricionariamente ao alocar o orçamento entre os diferentes departamentos.
Synonyms
optionallyat one's discretionselectivelyjudgmentally
Antonyms
mandatorilyobligatorilynecessarilycompulsorily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discricionariamente
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
discricionariamente
Standard usage, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

at one's own discretion
exercise discretion
within one's discretionary power
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