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discrezionalmente

at discretion

adverb dee-skreh-tsyoh-NAHL-men-teh Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

on a discretionary basis

Usage Note

Discrezionalmente is a formal, administrative adverb meaning 'at the discretion of' or 'on a discretionary basis' — common in legal, bureaucratic, and policy texts. It derives from discrezionale (discretionary). In everyday conversation Italians would more naturally say a propria discrezione or come si ritiene opportuno; the adverb belongs firmly to official registers.

Examples

"Il giudice può agire discrezionalmente."

Natural Translation

The judge may act at their discretion.

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