Nondiscretionary

Alternative forms

• non-discretionary

Origin

- + discretionary

Full definition of nondiscretionary

Adjective

1. Not discretionary; thus, frequently, mandatoryMost of our expenses are nondiscretionary.
2. (business) Of or pertaining to non-discretionary spending
• He pointed to nondiscretionary stocks, which include food and drug manufacturers.

Derived terms

• nondiscretionary spending