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Definition of: arbitrary
(är′bə·trer′ē) adjective
1. Based on mere opinion or prejudice; capricious.
2. Absolute; despotic.
3. Law Not determined by statute; discretionary. [<L arbitrarius <arbiter. See ARBITER.]
—ar′bi·trar′i·ly adverb
—ar′bi·trar′i·ness noun Synonyms: absolute, despotic, dictatorial, domineering, harsh, imperious, irresponsible, overbearing, peremptory, tyrannical, tyrannous. See ABSOLUTE, IMPERIOUS. Antonyms: constitutional, equitable, free, lenient, limited, mild, obliging, restrained, restricted.
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