discretionary duty

discretionary duty
A duty imposed upon an officer for the performance of an act which involves the exercise of discretion by the officer, the duty not being defined with such precision and certainty as to leave nothing to the exercise of discretion. State ex ref. Linden v Bunge, 192 Wash 245, 73 P2d 516.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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