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arbitrariness

[ahr-bi-trer-ee-nis] / ˈɑr bɪˌtrɛr i nɪs /




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“At best, there’s an arbitrariness to the programs, and at worst, there’s no quality assurance.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024

She particularly focuses on what she calls the "arbitrariness" and the damage it has caused.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2023

Yet the arbitrariness of opportunity and vocation — who gets to make art? who has to dig ditches? — is clear and pointed.

From New York Times ● May 21, 2023

"Nothing can protect Belarusians from arbitrariness," says Pavel Sapelka.

From BBC ● May 10, 2023

The Court prohibited jurors from hearing “victim impact” statements because they were too inflammatory and introduced arbitrariness into the capital sentencing process.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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