arrogate

Example Sentences

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The historical term “Republic of China” should never be arrogated by the People’s Republic of China, which has never ruled Taiwan.

From Washington Post

“Shortly thereafter, John embarked on a series of steps to arrogate to himself complete control over Mr. Angelos’ assets.

From Seattle Times

The report added that the investigation had cycled out of the headlines as Giuliani arrogated the leading role in Trump's challenges to his defeat.

From Salon

When these jurists — all appointed by Republican presidents — arrogated the rights of millions of voters, they branded the court as just one more institution where political allegiance eclipsed principle.

From Washington Post

Trump’s lawyers countered that only “inhabitants” having their “usual residence” in a state should count toward apportionment, accusing the plaintiffs of encouraging that “illegal aliens... arrogate to themselves the right to redistribute ‘political power.’”

From Reuters