(v) seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession, Syn.arrogate, seize, take over, usurp, Example: 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
(v) demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to, Syn.arrogate, lay claim, Ant.forfeit, Example: He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter; Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Arrogated p. pr. & vb. n. Arrogating ] [ L. arrogatus, p. p. of adrogare, arrogare, to ask, appropriate to one's self; ad + rogare to ask. See Rogation. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
He arrogated to himself the right of deciding dogmatically what was orthodox doctrine. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
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