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.

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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

• Arbitrary failure to follow accepted medical practice may result in the denial of an employee’s request for a medical leave of absence or an extension of a previously granted medical leave of absence.

• Arbitrary job reductions will not be pursued to secure the ongoing improvement in productivity and efficiency sought in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

• Arbitrary limitations shall not be imposed by the District upon the academic pursuits of any teacher, or upon the delivery of instruction provided that: the presentation of content is objective and aligned with curricular objectives established by the District and the Illinois State Learning Standards, instructional practices are consistent with accepted standards of professional teaching methodology and the collaboratively developed school improvement plan.

• Arbitrary denials under this provision may be appealed through the grievance and arbitration procedure.

• Arbitrary extension of the rental for an indefinite period is excluded.

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 the character of an action undertaken or decision taken in violation of national law or the relevant provisions of the African Charter;

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 determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle.

Arbitrary means a decision based on inappropriate criteria or not in conformity with established procedures or standards.