arrogates; arrogated; arrogating
formal
: to take or claim (something, such as a right or a privilege) in a way that is not fair or legal
They've arrogated to themselves the power to change the rules arbitrarily.
She arrogated the leadership role to herself.
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“Arrogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arrogate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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