arrogation

noun

Definition of arrogationnext
as in appropriation
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. appropriation
  2. takeover
  3. seizure
  4. annexation
Noun
  • Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models.
    Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of appropriation
Noun
  • As artificial intelligence rakes through the tech industry and beyond, some students also see some of the hands-on jobs taught in trade schools as less vulnerable to the machine-learning takeover.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Zach Bryan leads the pack at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards with 21 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, signaling a country music takeover.
    Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of takeover
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  • Less common symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or seizures.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms for xylitol poisoning include vomiting, lethargy and seizures, according to the ASPCA.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizure
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  • Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have been seen by some as a violation of the terms of the Budapest memorandum.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
  • So much so that many experts say annexation of the part of the West Bank where most Jewish settlers live has already become a reality, sparking ire both regionally and internationally.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of annexation
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