Discretionary in Malayalam

Discretionary power is expressed in Malayalam as വിവേചനാധികാരം (vivechanaadhikaaram), literally the authority to discriminate, that is, to accept or reject as one judges. This is administrative and legal vocabulary.

Most common translation

വിവേചനാധികാരം (vivechanaadhikaaram)

Discretionary power, the power to accept or reject.

ഈ കാര്യത്തിൽ പ്രധാനാധ്യാപകന് വിവേചനാധികാരം ഉണ്ട്.

ee kaaryathil pradhaanaadhyaapakanu vivechanaadhikaaram undu.

The headmaster has discretionary power in this matter.

Dictionary entry

The one listed option is a noun naming the power itself rather than an adjective, so it fits phrases about discretionary authority.

Common questions

How do you say discretionary in Malayalam?

Through the noun വിവേചനാധികാരം (vivechanaadhikaaram), discretionary power.

Where is it used?

In official and legal contexts, about an officer's power to decide a matter.