CEFR C2

arrogate

verb

Meaning

Take or claim something for oneself without justification or authority.

Examples

The manager attempted to arrogate the authority of the board by making unilateral financial decisions.
Some critics argue that the agency has arrogated to itself the power to regulate private internet traffic.

Synonyms: take, seize, usurp, appropriate

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arrogate (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈær.ə.ɡeɪt/

Definition

Take or claim something for oneself without justification or authority.

Examples

The manager attempted to arrogate the authority of the board by making unilateral financial decisions.
Some critics argue that the agency has arrogated to itself the power to regulate private internet traffic.

How to Use arrogate

arrogate to oneself (prepositional phrase): Claiming something as one's own right. — "He arrogated to himself the final say in all hiring decisions."
arrogate [something] to [someone] (collocation): Attributing or assigning something to a person. — "The law arrogates the responsibility of public safety to the local police force."

Synonyms of arrogate

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