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
I think the thing that’s common is the arbitrariness.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023
"Nothing can protect Belarusians from arbitrariness," says Pavel Sapelka.
From BBC • May 10, 2023
To other observers, however, the haggling reveals the arbitrariness of the data that can be disrupted by a simple change in metrics.
From New York Times • Apr. 21, 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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Vocabulary lists containing arbitrariness
Just Mercy
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A Bend in the River
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