Dictionary Entry
arrogate
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/aer-uh-geyt/Word FrequencyUncommon (2.88)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.
In a Sentence
“The ambitious politician arrogated power to himself, bypassing the established laws.”
Published Usage Examples
“I have to admit that I looked up the definition of "arrogate," which means "to claim or seize without right."”
“In creating the congressional intelligence committees and enacting FISA, Congress voted, with large bipartisan majorities, that the answer is no—the president cannot arrogate these powers to the executive branch or decide, in isolation, to reinterpret standing law.”
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Origin
From Latin 'arrogare', meaning 'to claim'.
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