Capricious

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000859",
  "term": "Capricious",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Describing an action or decision, particularly by a court or administrative agency, that is impulsive, unpredictable, and made without a rational basis or consideration of the facts and law. Such a determination is considered an abuse of discretion because it lacks a discernible, logical foundation. Under the Administrative Procedure Act, federal courts must set aside agency actions found to be arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/capricious/"
}