arrogations

noun

plural of arrogation
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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  1. takeovers
  2. seizures
  3. appropriations
Noun
  • In response to the takeovers, the city has launched an office of youth affairs, met and listened to students at schools, and created a youth advisory board comprised of teens and young adults.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Teen takeovers showcase teens’ extraordinary abilities to identify collective problems and to enact creative solutions – whether or not these solutions are acceptable to adults in power.
    — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of takeovers
Noun
  • In May, Klee revealed that Simon had been diagnosed with cancer, after spending a few days in the ICU for seizures.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Some develop seizures, and many have trouble seeing as their vision fades.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of seizures
Noun
  • When Congress fails to pass its 12 appropriations bills as prescribed by law and the previous round of funding expires, the government shuts down.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
  • The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of appropriations
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