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
  • Those conversations were spearheaded by headline events including the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on the light rail in South End and teen takeovers.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This summer has been marked by police pursuits, street takeovers and fatal crashes that have claimed the lives of innocent pedestrians and sent scores of riders to the emergency room.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of takeovers
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  • The problem is, Isolde is very busy with work, so Ry is often left to herself with four alarms a day to take medication to prevent seizures.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bonta spoke Tuesday after a press conference about fentanyl and gun seizures at the attorney general’s office in downtown Los Angeles.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of seizures
Noun
  • By law, federal agencies cannot augment congressional appropriations.
    — Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Asking for additional state appropriations in exchange for flat tuition is not a new strategy either in Wisconsin or other states.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of appropriations
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“Arrogations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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