Difference between Arbitrary and Discretionary
What is the difference between Arbitrary and Discretionary?
Arbitrary as an adjective is based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random. while Discretionary as an adjective is available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment. e.g., discretionary income, discretionary powers.
Arbitrary
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.
Any and all possible.
Discretionary
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment. e.g., discretionary income, discretionary powers.
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