arbitrary
US /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/
1.
willkürlich, beliebig
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
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The committee made an arbitrary decision without consulting anyone.
Das Komitee traf eine willkürliche Entscheidung, ohne jemanden zu konsultieren.
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His choice of colors seemed completely arbitrary.
Seine Farbwahl schien völlig willkürlich.
2.
willkürlich, despotisch
(of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority
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The dictator's rule was arbitrary and oppressive.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war willkürlich und unterdrückend.
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Citizens feared the arbitrary arrests by the secret police.
Die Bürger fürchteten die willkürlichen Verhaftungen durch die Geheimpolizei.