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arrogation

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Definition of arrogation

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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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Funding could come from city appropriations, grants, foundations, or bank contributions.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026
Unlike most educational funding, the FSTC isn’t a legislative appropriation.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

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By law, that money must be paid within 15 days of the takeover, a deadline that can be extended once.

— EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
On the campaign trail, Hinojosa rallied against school vouchers and state takeovers of public school districts, such as the one that happened in Fort Worth this year.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

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Marine mammals with domoic acid toxicosis often suffer from brain damage and seizures.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Lead poisoning can cause brain swelling, trouble breathing, weak muscles, dehydration, starvation, kidney and liver problems, or seizures, Young explains.

— Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026

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Cathy’s ingratiation with, and eventual usurpation of, brothel owner Faye (Martha Plimpton) gets an entire episode.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Wasserman Schultz’s decision to run in the historically Black 20th Congressional District was selfish and opportunistic carpetbagging, a devastating usurpation of power from Black Floridians.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

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Developers also need several amendments to the original annexation agreement, including a conditional use permit.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
If approved, the project would still need additional approvals, including annexation through the Yolo County Local Agency Formation Commission.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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