arbitrary restriction

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

A restriction based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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  • There were arbitrary restrictions on medicines.
  • The new policy imposed arbitrary restrictions on employee breaks.
  • Many felt the dress code was an arbitrary restriction on personal expression.
  • Such arbitrary restrictions often lead to widespread dissatisfaction.
  • The government faced criticism for its arbitrary travel restrictions.
  • He complained about the arbitrary restriction on his access to information.
  • Without clear criteria, any rule can become an arbitrary restriction.
  • They fought against what they considered an arbitrary restriction of their rights.
  • The committee was accused of applying arbitrary restrictions to grant applications.
  • Removing these arbitrary restrictions would foster greater innovation.