Arbitrary definition

Arbitrary means fixed or done capriciously or at pleasure. An act is arbitrary when it is done without adequately determining principle; not done according to reason or judgment, but depending upon the will alone,--absolute in power, tyrannical, despotic, non-rational,--implying either a lack of understanding of or a disregard for the fundamental nature of things.
Arbitrary means an amount published for use only in combination with other fares for the construction of through fares. It is also referred to as "Proportional Fare", "Basing Fare", and "Add-on-fare"
Arbitrary means without any rational basis.

Examples of Arbitrary in a sentence

  • The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention was established in resolution 1991/42 of the Commission on Human Rights.

  • Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.

  • The Finding is Arbitrary and Capricious: Reading all evidence in the favor of the non-appealing party, the finding was not supported by reasonable grounds or adequate consideration of the circumstances.

  • Arbitrary, capricious or clearly an abuse or unwarranted exercise of discretion.

  • Arbitrary replacement of the corporate shareholder's representative is inappropriate.


More Definitions of Arbitrary

Arbitrary means conduct which is capricious, implausible or unreasonable, often demonstrated by a consideration of irrelevant factors or a failure to consider all the relevant factors;
Arbitrary means without adequate determining principle or
Arbitrary means without a sound academic basis or based primarily upon personal preference or whim.
Arbitrary means without adequate determining principle; fixed or arrived at through an exercise of will or by caprice, without consideration or adjustment with reference to principles, circumstances, or significance; unreasoned.
Arbitrary means action taken in violation of the provisions of the African Charter, in particular Articles 2, 3, 7, and 26, as interpreted by the African Commission or the African Court in accordance with Articles 60 and 61 of the Charter;
Arbitrary means a decision based on inappropriate criteria or not in conformity with established procedures or standards.
Arbitrary means determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle.