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arrogation
Word definitions for arrogation in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Arrogation \Ar`ro*ga"tion\, n. [L. arrogatio, fr. arrogare. Cf. Adrogation .] The act of arrogating, or making exorbitant claims; the act of taking more than one is justly entitled to. --Hall. (Civ. Law) Adoption of a person of full age.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The unjust assumption of rights or privilege.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1580s, from Latin arrogationem (nominative arrogatio ), noun of action from past participle stem of arrogare "to claim for oneself" (see arrogance ).
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. seizure by the government [syn: confiscation ]
Usage examples of arrogation.
Mallory felt neither anger nor even annoyance at this tacit arrogation of his authority.
Aggressive and ruthless by temperament and “wonderfully overbearing” in manner in the same way as his brother the Black Prince, Buckingham resented Lancaster’s arrogation of power and saw himself carrying on the valor and glory of his father and eldest brother.
Yet they persisted, denouncing what they saw as technological arrogation of God's prerogatives -- condemning the daily creation of manufactured beings.