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Arrogation: meaning, definitions and examples

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arrogation

 

[ ˌærəˈɡeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law definition

Arrogation refers to the act of claiming or taking something for oneself, often without justification. In legal contexts, it may involve the assumption of rights or privileges that are not rightfully yours. This term typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting presumptuousness or overreach. It may also refer to the right of a government or authority to take control of properties or rights that were previously held by individuals or organizations.

Synonyms

appropriation, seizure, usurpation

Examples of usage

  • The arrogation of power by the tyrant was met with resistance.
  • His arrogation of her ideas without acknowledgment was inappropriate.
  • The government's arrogation of land for development raised ethical concerns.

Translations

Translations of the word "arrogation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apropriação

🇮🇳 अधिकारीकरण

🇩🇪 Anmaßung

🇮🇩 pengambilan

🇺🇦 присвоєння

🇵🇱 uzurpacja

🇯🇵 横領

🇫🇷 usurpation

🇪🇸 apropiación

🇹🇷 gaspetme

🇰🇷 탈취

🇸🇦 نزع الملكية

🇨🇿 uzurpace

🇸🇰 uzurpácia

🇨🇳 侵占

🇸🇮 uzurpacija

🇮🇸 svalur

🇰🇿 меншіктеу

🇬🇪 უფლებამოსილება

🇦🇿 müqavilə

🇲🇽 apropiación

Etymology

The term 'arrogation' has its roots in the Latin word 'arrogatio', which means to claim or to take without rightful authority. It is derived from the verb 'arrogare', meaning 'to claim' or 'to assume'. The prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'rogare' (to ask) combined reflect the act of claiming something as one's own, often without proper consideration or entitlement. Over time, 'arrogation' has evolved in usage primarily within legal contexts, relating to the assumption of rights or claims over resources, properties, or privileges. The word entered English around the late 14th century, retaining this notion of presumption and overreach. Its usage has often been associated with discussions of authority, governance, and the ethics of claiming rights or resources that belong to others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,609, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.