PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

caprices

kuh-PREE-siz

Definition

Sudden, unaccountable changes of mood, unpredictable behavior, or arbitrary impulses.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian 'capriccio,' meaning a sudden start or whim, and likely influenced by the word 'capra' (goat), evoking the image of a goat jumping or skipping suddenly.

In the news

The article describes how state governors use their power to force local government leaders to act according to the governors' personal whims and caprices, rather than by legal or democratic standards.

LG funds: When politics is above the law

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