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arbitrary
adjectiveformalcommon/ɐɾbiˈtɾaɾju/ar·bi·trá·ri·o
Definition
1Based 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.”
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arbitrary decisionarbitrary powerarbitrary rulearbitrary choice