as in takeovers
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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Noun
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The Instagram-popular bridge has been the site of takeovers and taggers, arch climbers and copper-wire thieves since it was completed in July of 2022.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026 -
School administrators are squeezed between upholding the First Amendment rights of students and caving to pressures from Texas leaders who have warned of state takeovers.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This violates the 4th Amendment, which protects people (including noncitizens) from unreasonable searches and seizures in their homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eclampsia Eclampsia is a severe, life-threatening complication from preeclampsia that causes seizures.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the bill doesn't include a dollar amount, DeLano said the plan is to request $50 million in appropriations later in the session.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fast approaching, all but one Democratic Senator voted against advancing an appropriations bill to fund the department.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Arrogations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogations. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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