arrogate
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Definition & Meaning of "arrogate"in English

to arrogate
01

to claim a right, title, or authority to something, often without proper justification

Examples
In the absence of the manager, he arrogated the responsibility of making the final decision on the project.
02

to take control of something without any legal basis

Examples
The new manager tried to arrogate authority beyond her official role, upsetting the team.
03

to wrongly claim or assume something that one does not rightfully possess

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