"arbitrary" meaning in English

See arbitrary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/ [UK], /ˈɑːrbɪtrɛri/ [US] Audio: en-us-arbitrary.ogg [US] Forms: arbitrary [positive], more arbitrary [comparative], most arbitrary [superlative]
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  1. If a rule, decision, or act is arbitrary, there is no logical reason for it.
    Sense id: simple-arbitrary-en-adj-aPDv4mYu
     
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