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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
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First Known Use of DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT

circa 1920

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