The phrase "arbitrary cap" means setting a limit or restriction without any specific reason or logic behind it. It's a limitation that is decided randomly or without a clear basis. Full definition
If passed, this would lift arbitrary caps on funding and allow more charter schools to open, but it has strong opposition funded by state and national teachers unions. (educationnext.org)
Individual system limits based on on - site consumer loads rather than arbitrary caps expand the market to more applications. (cleanenergysolutions.org)