Skip to content
SourceLaw Dictionary Browse Letter D

Discretionary

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

discretionary


: left to discretion
: exercised at one's own discretion
;specif
: relating to the policy-making function of a public official see also Federal Tort Claims Act in the Important Laws section compare ministerial NOTE: A public official generally has qualified immunity from lawsuits that arise from his or her discretionary acts.




Definitions are for legal research. Always verify meaning in the context of the statute, judgment, or jurisdiction cited.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial