Using discretionary power

View that justifies an executive using discretionary power to act in areas without congressional approval or even to violate the law if such action is in the public good and consistent with the national interest In most administrative actions, the administrative authority has the power either to act or not to act in one way or the other. This power to act or not to act in one way or other is called Discretionary power. ‘Discretion’ is the power to decide or act according to one’s judgment