arbitrariness
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But being a trans woman in a society that devalues womanhood breaks that inherent hierarchy and makes its arbitrariness all the more visible.
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024
As a student at the University of Chicago, he became fascinated with the ways her work “gave you a view of the arbitrariness of cultural mores, cultural systems.”
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2024
“At best, there’s an arbitrariness to the programs, and at worst, there’s no quality assurance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024
"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
Vocabulary lists containing arbitrariness
Just Mercy
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 1
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A Bend in the River
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