Arbitrary
Adjectiveमनमाना, निरंकुश
Definition
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Contextual Sentence: "The arbitrary detention of activists without due process raised concerns about civil liberties."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'arbiter' (judge) + 'ary' — acting like a judge without proper rules.
Synonyms
capricious
despotic
unjust
Antonyms
rational
systematic
justified