"Discretionary power" refers to the authority or ability to make decisions based on personal judgment and choice, rather than following strict rules or guidelines. Full definition
This means that the mechanism of legal accountability — the judicial review — can justify the delegation of discretionary powers. (europeanlawblog.eu)
However, the judgment also contains a useful reminder of the law concerning sham trusts and appropriate considerations for trustees to take into account when exercising discretionary powers. (burges-salmon.com)
This job requires customary and regular exercise of independent judgment and discretionary powers in the day - to - day performance of job duties. (simplyhired.com)