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Discretionary

/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
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(adj) Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

The discretionary fund was used for special projects.
Discretionary powers were given to the manager.
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The ____ fund was used for special projects.

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