at (one's) discretion

at (one's) discretion

In accordance with one's thoughts or judgment on a particular issue. Whether or not you get a bonus is at your boss's discretion, so you better impress her! It's despicable how pharmaceutical companies are able to raise prices for life-saving drugs at their own discretion. Is the headmaster allowed to award scholarships at his discretion?

See also: discretion

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at somebody’s diˈscretion

according to what somebody decides or wishes to do: Bail is granted at the discretion of the court. ♢ There is no service charge and tipping is at your discretion.

See also: discretion

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