2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Arrogate \Ar"ro*gate\, 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.
He arrogated to himself the right of deciding
dogmatically what was orthodox doctrine. --Macaulay.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
arrogate
v 1: 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" [syn: {claim}, {lay
claim}] [ant: {forfeit}]
2: make undue claims to having [syn: {ascribe}, {assign}]
3: take control of take as one's right or possession; "He
assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the
town"; "he usurped my rights" [syn: {assume}, {usurp}, {take
over}]
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