Arrogate

usgb/ˈærəɡeɪt/
verb

To take or claim something without having the right to do so.

She arrogated the authority to order the soldiers to attack
Visual representation of "arrogate" - To take or claim something without having the right to do so

Often appears as...

  • arrogate authority
  • arrogate power

Usage tips

Formal

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Negative Connotation

Using 'arrogate' often suggests someone is overstepping boundaries in an unjust way.

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After the CEO's resignation, he arrogated control of the company.
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Not a Light Action

'Arrogate' implies a serious and deliberate act, not something done casually.

Illustration for Not a Light Action
The minister was accused of arrogating citizens' rights during the emergency.
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Legality in Question

When 'arrogate' is used, the action is often legally or morally questionable.

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The company arrogated the land without consulting the local community.
Visual representation of the word "Arrogate"

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