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It was one of those moments when he was exercising without control, but subject to all the scruples of a severe conscience, his redoubtable ...

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 Meanings and Examples of DISCRETIONARY
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discretionary
 a.  having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
 a.  (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
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1  It was one of those moments when he was exercising without control, but subject to all the scruples of a severe conscience, his redoubtable discretionary power.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 5: CHAPTER XIII—THE SOLUTION OF SOME QUESTIONS CONNECTED WIT...
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