arbitrary

Definitions of "arbitrary"
  1. Subject to the personal whims of an authority like a judge, without following established standards, rules, or laws
  2. Unrestrained and unlimited in the use of authority or power
  3. An outcome that arises from the unrestricted use of power without any considerations
  4. Driven by bias, convenience, or personal preferences rather than based on facts or proper reasoning
  5. Appearing random or unreasonable, driven by personal will rather than facts or the rule of law
How to use "arbitrary" in a sentence
  1. The decision felt arbitrary, as the judge seemed to ignore the facts presented during the hearings.
  2. There's a growing fear that the new leader may exercise his powers in an arbitrary manner.
  3. Penalizing the whole class for the mistake of few is an arbitrary action and lacks fairness.

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