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arbitrary (adjective), more arbitrary, most arbitrary
1. Descriptive of decisions made by a person's liking; dependent upon someone's will or pleasure; at the discretion or option of another individual: The supervisor made an unplanned and arbitrary decision to cancel the meeting this afternoon.

The company is experiencing an arbitrary takeover by another business.

2. Unrestrained in the exercise of the will; of uncontrolled power or authority, absolute; hence, despotic and tyrannical: Despite the fact that arbitrary arrests are usually illegal, they continued to take place in certain areas of the community.
An individual judgment as determined by someone.
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An unreasonable and absolute decision.
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A decision that is made without regard for the outcome.
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