arrogation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of taking something for oneself, especially something that is not rightfully yours.

  - "The company's arrogation of power led to their downfall."
  - "The politician's arrogation of the people's trust was a betrayal."

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Variants

List of all variants of arrogation that leads to same result
arrogate , arrogated , arrogates , arrogating , arrogation , arrogations

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Etymology

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From Latin arrogar, meaning 'to claim for oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. Arrogation is a term often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of a government or other authority taking possession of land or property for public use.

2. The word 'arrogation' comes from the Latin word arrogar, which means 'to claim for oneself'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hubris: Arrogation is related to the concept of hubris, which refers to excessive pride or self-confidence.

2. Entitlement: Arrogation is also related to the concept of entitlement, which refers to the belief that one is deserving of special treatment or privileges.

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Culture

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Arrogation has been used in literature and art to depict characters who overstep their bounds and claim power or possessions that are not rightfully theirs. In some cases, it can be seen as a negative trait, indicating a lack of humility or respect for others.

How to Memorize "arrogation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine taking something that isn't yours and bringing it close to yourself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of taking something that isn't yours.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters in the word, such as 'A Rabbit Grabs Onions' to remind yourself of the meaning.

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