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1. (v.t.) arrogate
to claim unwarrantably or presumptuously; assume or appropriate to oneself without right.
2. arrogate
to attribute or assign to another; ascribe.
Etymology: (1530–40; < L arrogātus, ptp. of arrogāre to claim as a right =ar-ar - +rogāre to ask, propose)
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1. (verb) claim, lay claim, arrogate
demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
"He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident"
2. (verb) arrogate, assign
make undue claims to having
3. (verb) assume, usurp, seize, take over, arrogate
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
"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"
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1. (verb) arrogate
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
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