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arbitrary
adjective as in whimsical, chance
adjective as in dictatorial
Example Sentences
The authorities were also accused of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and using lethal force against the protesters.
“The CFTC’s characterization of political contests, awards contests, and sporting events as forms of ‘gaming’ is arbitrary and capricious,” the letter said.
Indeed, all of us knew that the rules of segregation were arbitrary and the price for violating them could be vicious.
The report documented the shooting at point-blank range of some protesters, the deliberate maiming of others, arbitrary arrests and torture.
The statement came after a UK parliamentary hearing on arbitrary detention and hostage affairs.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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