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arbitrary

adjectiveformalcommon/ɐɾbiˈtɾaɾju/ar·bi·trá·ri·o

Definition

1

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Usage examples

The selection of the candidate seemed completely arbitrary, with no justification.
The government was accused of exercising arbitrary power over its citizens.

Common combinations

arbitrary decisionarbitrary powerarbitrary rulearbitrary choice