Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrogate
verb
/ˈarəˌɡāt/
Definition
To claim or seize without justification.
Examples
- The government tried to arrogate control over local resources.
- She did not arrogate any rights to the property despite living there for years.
- Many politicians arrogate powers that go beyond their official duties.
Meaning
Arrogate means to take or assume something for oneself without the right to do so. It often implies an overstepping of authority or entitlement.
Synonyms
- Claim
- Assume
- Usurp
- Seize
- Expropriate
