Arrogate and Cede

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Arrogate verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.

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Cede is an antonym for arrogate.

Nearby Words: arrogant, arrogance, arrogating

Cede verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Usage example: the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election

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Arrogate is an antonym for cede.

Nearby Word: ceding

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