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Based on random or merely personal preference
Both computers cost the same and had the same features, so in the end I made an arbitrary decision about which to buy.
by LarstaiT November 10, 2003
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Arbitrary

Definitions on urban dictionary. Things decided by anonymous people and presented as fact
Laws are arbitrary in nature
by OfCourse January 22, 2015
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Arbitrary Imposition

Something determined by chance,whim or impulse and not by nessessity or principle that is burdonsome or an unfair demand.
He asked me to throw the mustard gas into the crowded room but I found it an Arbitrary Imposition.
by Adam McAvoy November 14, 2005
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arbitrary

A word that is overused by Maths lecturers.
"That is an arbitrary antelope!!"
"What an arbitrary aston martin"
by A. Physicist December 3, 2011
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arbitrary bullshit

Arbitrary bullshit is anything the contents of which does not matter that holds little to no intrinsic value, the discussing of which would entail such uses of energy and time that it is better dismissed.

Arbitrary bullshit is often assembled by people with low-intelligence, it is not their fault that they believe it to be important but also should not be treated as valuable as it may lead to the manifestation of more arbitrary bullshit by the original creator. This is often accompanied by feelings by the creator that what is objectively arbitrary bullshit is an original thought that others would benefit from hearing.
Some examples of arbitrary bullshit

"'God is a woman' has more listens than 'God is a man' which is showing how society has changed and is waking up to the fact that woman are the future."

In this example of arbitrary bullshit, the creator of said arbitrary bullshit has made a statement that will bring up many to tell their opinions. This is the "arbitrary bullshit exponential effect," and is easy to be sucked into if unaware. It leads
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Going Arbitrary

When faced with a tough decision, Going Arbitrary is asking an otherwise illogical question to make the decision for you. Optimally, the question should be connected to the decision in some way, though this is not necessary.
Person A) "Beef patty or chicken patty... I don't know! I'm going arbitrary. Exploration or flying houses?"

Person B) "Flying houses"

Person A) "Chicken patties it is!"
by Beast_modez June 18, 2009
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arbitrary

They shoved a stick up their bums and made it up.
The breed standards for Dalmations are completely arbitrary. Who the frick cares if the spots touch each other or not?
by letmenot211 November 12, 2010
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