arrogation

noun

Definition of arrogationnext
as in appropriation
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority the legislature's arrogation of certain powers that are explicitly reserved by the constitution for the judiciary

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  1. appropriation
  2. takeover
  3. seizure
  4. annexation
Noun
  • Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models.
    Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of appropriation
Noun
  • Zach Bryan leads the pack at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards with 21 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, signaling a country music takeover.
    Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • As artificial intelligence rakes through the tech industry and beyond, some students also see some of the hands-on jobs taught in trade schools as less vulnerable to the machine-learning takeover.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of takeover
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  • And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.
    Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizure
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  • Most countries have not recognized the annexation of the Golan Heights but then U.S. President Donald Trump - now president-elect - said the U.S. would recognize Israel's sovereignty in the area in 2019.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Members of Netanyahu’s cabinet are pushing spiritedly to encumber Gaza’s reconstruction and rebuild Jewish settlements in the strip, while also petitioning for annexation of the West Bank.
    Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of annexation
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