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
  • Investigators identified two men in particular who were allegedly coordinating these takeovers through social media, police said.
    — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • State and local officials warn decertifying California’s program could open the Pacific Ocean to more drilling, expose coastal residents to more launches and invite federal takeovers of coastal oversight elsewhere.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of takeovers
Noun
  • In her lawsuit, Phyllis Zorn said the raid violated protections for a free press, safeguards against unreasonable searches by law enforcement and a federal law that limits searches and seizures of journalists' materials.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Police, Oakland County Sheriff's Office and Milford Police assisted with the seizures.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seizures
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  • In a biannual appropriations committee hearing, bills added to the suspense file during the Legislative session are permitted to move to the Senate or Assembly floor or are quietly halted.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But once similar requirements appear in state statutes, appropriations bills or governing-board directives, the institution no longer controls the terms.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of appropriations
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