arrogation
|ar-ro-ga-tion|
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/ˌærəˈɡeɪʃən/
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/ˌærəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
claiming without right
Etymology
'arrogation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arrogatio', where 'arrogare' meant 'to claim for oneself' (from Latin 'ad-' 'toward' + 'rogare' 'to ask').
'arrogation' changed from the Latin noun 'arrogatio' into Medieval/Legal Latin and then into Middle English (via Anglo-Norman/French influence) as 'arrogation', becoming the modern English 'arrogation'.
Initially, it referred to a formal legal act of claiming or requesting (in Latin contexts), but over time it evolved to mean an improper or presumptuous claiming or seizure of rights.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of claiming or taking something (such as a right or title) without justification or right.
The committee criticized the arrogation of powers by the executive branch.
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Noun 2
an instance of making an unwarranted claim or assuming a right arrogantly or presumptuously.
Her arrogation of the title offended other members of the society.
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Last updated: 2025/10/20 01:39