adarbitrium

/ædərˈbɪtrɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A judicial discretion to decide a case in a particular way, especially by a judge who has previously been involved in the case.

“The judge was accused of exercising adarbitrium by ruling in favor of his friend’s company.”

Synonyms

  • bias
  • partiality

Antonyms

  • impartiality
  • objectivity