ARROGATE

(verb) seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town", "he usurped my rights", "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
synonyms : assume , seize , take over , usurp
The Britishers usurped the Indian Emperors. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
"He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter", "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident"
synonyms : claim , lay claim
(verb) make undue claims to having
synonyms : assign

Mnemonics for arrogate

(Tag: ) A surrogate mom arrogate the custody of the child for ever
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(Tag: ) Think of it's similarity to "arrogant." An arrogate person might be so bold as to arrogate another's possessions.
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(Tag: ) RROGATE=arro+gate~ARROW + GATE =>Now assume, when u approached a person who has illegally claimed ur power and you wanted it back from him... What he will possibly say HAVE U NOT SEEN THE ARROW DIRECTING TO THE GATE.. GO FROM HERE
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