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arbortrary 

Denotes that a certain item or action is required when working/relaxing in an agricultural setting, or when using mandrel-type accessories in a machine shop.
Adequate lubrication --- and the correct type of lubricant --- is arbortrary for keeping your lathe or drill-press performing at its optimum level.
arbortrary by QuacksO August 23, 2019
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abortuary 

A medical facility where babies are killed.
Jenna was pressured by her boyfriend to have an abortion. The so-called counsellors at the abortuary were just there to make a buck.
abortuary by JEORS December 24, 2008

Arbitrary Imposition

Something determined by chance, whim or impulse and not by nessessity or principle that is burdonsome or an unfair demand.
"I do apologize for what must seem to you an arbitrary imposition, Dr. Freeman.

Arbitrary Facetime 

When a person spends time showing face at a place of work, family gathering, or at some other public or private commitment, for no other utility or purpose but for the sake of showing face.
I put in a 12 hour shift at the office with my door open, 8 hours of which was actually work, 4 hours of which was totally arbitrary facetime.

arbitrary 

categories are arbitrary
arbitrary by bapkin June 7, 2016

Arbitrary Inquisition 

A very eloquent way to ask a bi-partisan question. A question that when answered will not benefit either party. Often asked by a "moderator" between two separate parties, acting as a mutual individual.
Moderator: "I hate to impose an arbitrary inquisition but you two are getting f*cking no where."