discretionary

adjective | \ dis-ˈkre-shə-ˌner-ē \ | dis·cre·tion·ary

1. : left to discretion : exercised at one's own discretion; specifically : relating to the policy-making function of a public official — see also Federal Tort Claims Act — compare ministerial : relating to the policy-making function of a public official — see also Federal Tort Claims Act — compare ministerial

   Note: A public official generally has qualified immunity from lawsuits that arise from his or her discretionary acts.