Option(n.)
- A right formerly belonging to an archbishop to select any one dignity or benefice in the gift of a suffragan bishop consecrated or confirmed by him, for bestowal by himself when next vacant; -- annulled by Parliament in 1845.
Option(n.)
- A stipulated privilege, given to a party in a time contract, of demanding its fulfillment on any day within a specified limit.
Optional(a.)
- Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to one's discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay.