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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
optionally
at one's discretion
selectively
judgmentally
Antonyms
mandatorily
obligatorily
necessarily
compulsorily
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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