Arrogation

Pronunciation: /ˌær.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of arrogation

noun the act of appropriating something as one's own

Example Sentences

A1 He was accused of arrogation of credit for the group project.

A2 The student's arrogation of knowledge led to his classmates feeling frustrated.

B1 The company's arrogation of profits from the employees' hard work caused tension in the workplace.

B2 The politician's arrogation of power led to widespread protests and calls for reform.

C1 The CEO's arrogation of decision-making authority alienated many members of the board.

C2 The dictator's arrogation of control over the media silenced any dissenting voices.

Examples of arrogation in a Sentence

formal The arrogation of power by the dictator led to widespread oppression.

informal His arrogation of credit for the project annoyed his colleagues.

slang I can't stand his constant arrogation of success.

figurative The arrogation of wisdom by the old man was evident in his storytelling.

Grammatical Forms of arrogation

• past tense: arrogated
• plural: arrogations
• comparative: more arrogating
• superlative: most arrogating
• present tense: arrogates
• future tense: will arrogate
• perfect tense: has arrogated
• continuous tense: is arrogating
• singular: arrogation
• positive degree: arrogation
• infinitive: to arrogate
• gerund: arrogating
• participle: arrogated

Origin and Evolution of arrogation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arrogation' originated from the Latin word 'arrogatio', which means to claim or assume something without justification.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Rome to refer to the legal process of adopting someone into a family without their consent, the word 'arrogation' has evolved to also mean the act of claiming something unjustly or without proper authority.