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arrogate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'arrogate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Arrogate [ v. t.]
- To assume, or claim as one's own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right or merit; as, the pope arrogated dominion over kings.

Meaning of 'arrogate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . arrogate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Example in sentence:
  • He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town;
  • he usurped my rights;
  • She seized control of the throne after her husband died
Meaning (2):
- demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
Example in sentence:
  • He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter;
  • Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident

Nearby Words:

arrach arrack arragonite arraign arraigned arraigner arraigning arraignment arraiment arrange

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