arbitrary

Example Sentences

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She has been extremely active in denouncing corruption, illegalities, arbitrary actions by the authorities, and human rights violations.

From Barron's

The businesses say only when “the material satisfies rigid and arbitrary regulatory criteria set by the state” are they able to inform consumers their packaging is recyclable.

From Los Angeles Times

In it he argued that the large economic models then dominant rested on assumptions so arbitrary they were, in his word, “incredible.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Borrowers will see unpredictable payment spikes whenever their income crosses certain arbitrary thresholds. They could be penalized for small cost-of-living raises.”

From Salon

Türk said many Venezuelans remained in "arbitrary detention" despite the passing of the amnesty law last month.

From BBC