discretionary account


discretionary account

noun

Definition of DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT

: a security or commodity market account in which an agent (as a broker) is given power of attorney so as to be able to make independent decisions and buy and sell for the principal's account

First Known Use of DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT

circa 1920

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