discretionary income

noun

Definition of discretionary income

: income that is left after paying for things that are essential, such as food and housing

She has enough discretionary income to pay for a nice vacation each year.

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discretionary play

: left to individual choice or judgment : exercised at one's own discretion
: available for discretionary use

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income play

: a coming in : entrance, influx
: a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor

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