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Arbitrary

/ˈɑːbətrəri/
Choosing or deciding something based on personal preference rather than a system or reason.

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Examples:

The committee's decision seemed purely arbitrary.

Arbitrary rules often lead to unfair outcomes.

His arbitrary choice surprised everyone at the meeting.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Latin arbitrarius, stemming from arbiter, meaning judge or someone who decides.

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