Arbitrary and Rightful

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Arbitrary adjective - Having or showing a tendency to force one's will on others without any regard to fairness or necessity.

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Rightful is an antonym for arbitrary.

Rightful adjective - Being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong.

Usage example: in light of her admission of having lied, the only rightful course of action for the governor would be to resign

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Arbitrary is an antonym for rightful.

Nearby Words: right, righted, rightly

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