Verb: arrogate 'er-u,geyt [N. Amer], 'a-ru,geyt [Brit]
- Take control of (without authority and possibly with force); take as one's right or possession
"The military junta arrogated power from the elected government";
- assume, usurp, seize, take over
- Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
"He arrogated the throne for himself";
- claim, lay claim
- Claim or take something without justification
"He arrogated to himself powers beyond his authority"
Derived forms: arrogated, arrogates, arrogating
Type of: ask for, bespeak, call for, request, take
Encyclopedia: Arrogate