libitum

/ˈlɪbɪtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a quantity of food or drink given at someone’s discretion.

“The host decided to serve libitum to their guests, allowing them to eat as much as they wanted.”

2. adjective

given or taken at discretion; discretionary.

“The libitum allowance for the employees was decided by their supervisor.”

Synonyms

  • at-will
  • discretionary

Antonyms

  • mandatory
  • required