# Sole Discretion

> Sole Discretion means the unchallenged authority to make decisions independently at any time.

**Term:** Sole Discretion  
**Last updated:** 2026-07-29

## Definition

## What Sole Discretion Means in a Contract

Sole discretion is a contractual phrase that grants one party the power to make a decision entirely on its own terms, without needing to consult, obtain approval from, or justify its reasoning to the other party. When a clause states that a party may act or decide something.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- Decision-making rights over business operations
- Discretionary power in financial decisions
- Control over human resource decisions
- Authority in project management decisions

### Relevant sectors

- Finance
- Real Estate
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Retail

## Relevant contract types

- [Employment Contract](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/employment-contract)
- [Consultancy Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/consultancy-agreement)
- [Lease Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/lease-agreement)

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