arrogates

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
  2. verb make undue claims to having
  3. verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Synonyms

claim, lay claim, arrogate

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