arbitrary power

Examples (10)

• The dictator wielded arbitrary power over his people for decades.
• Democracies are designed to prevent the concentration of arbitrary power.
• The new regulations aim to curb the arbitrary power of officials.
• Throughout history, many revolutions have been fought against arbitrary power.
• No individual should ever possess arbitrary power without accountability.
• The court ruled that the agency had exceeded its authority and exercised arbitrary power.
• The constitution serves as a safeguard against arbitrary power by the state.
• Such arbitrary power can lead to oppression and human rights abuses.
• Citizens demanded an end to the government's arbitrary power to impose taxes.
• The system was criticized for allowing too much arbitrary power to local administrators.