arrogations
|ar-ro-ga-tion|
/ˌærəˈɡeɪʃən/
(arrogation)
claiming without right
Etymology
'arrogation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arrogatio' (from the verb 'arrogare'), where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'rogare' meant 'to ask/request'.
'arrogation' changed from the Latin word 'arrogatio' into Old French 'arrogation' and entered Middle English as 'arrogacioun', eventually becoming the modern English 'arrogation'.
Initially, it meant 'a formal claim or request (often in a legal or official context)', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'claiming or seizing something without justification'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'arrogation' — the act of claiming, assuming, or seizing something (such as authority, rights, or privileges) without justification or legal right.
His arrogations of authority caused resentment among the staff.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/20 01:54