eigenmächtig
arbitrary; on one's own authority
English translations
- 01
arbitrary
- 02
independent
- 03
on one's own authority
Word details
- German meaning
- Ohne Erlaubnis oder Befugnis handelnd; selbstherrlich.
- English meaning
- Arbitrary
- Synonym
- willkürlich, selbstherrlich
- German example
- Er hat eigenmächtig eine Entscheidung getroffen, ohne seine Kollegen zu konsultieren.
- English example
- He made an arbitrary decision without consulting his colleagues.
- Comparative
- eigenmächtigerSuperlative: am eigenmächtigsten
Related words
- Vigilantismus
Vigilantism
- Selbstjustiz
vigilantism
Example sentences with “eigenmächtig”
Er hat eigenmächtig gehandelt. (He acted on his own authority.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a positive or negative term?
Usually negative, implying someone overstepped their authority.