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Arrogate

usgb/ˈærəɡeɪt/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Using 'arrogate' often suggests someone is overstepping boundaries in an unjust way. SlideAfter the CEO's resignation, he arrogated control of the company.
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Not a Light ActionPlay
'Arrogate' implies a serious and deliberate act, not something done casually. SlideThe minister was accused of arrogating citizens' rights during the emergency.
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Legality in QuestionPlay
When 'arrogate' is used, the action is often legally or morally questionable. SlideThe company arrogated the land without consulting the local community.