Dictionary of Procurement Terms

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  • Discretion

    The power or right to act officially in certain circumstances as granted in a code or rule to exercise one's freedom of choice or professional judgment. See also: Best Interest

    See Also: Best Interest

  • Discretionary Fiscal Spending

    The elements of an entity's budget that are not governed by executive or legislative direction.
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