Arrogate: meaning, definitions and examples

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assume rights

To arrogate means to take or claim something without justification or to assume rights or privileges that one does not have. This often pertains to actions or claims that are considered excessive or unwarranted.

appropriate, claim, seize, usurp

Examples of usage

• The committee tried to arrogate the powers of the board.

• He attempted to arrogate responsibility for the project.

• The government was accused of arrogating excessive authority.

• They arrogated to themselves the right to make decisions for others.