Arrogation and Misappropriation

Arrogation

Arrogation noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: the legislature's arrogation of certain powers that are explicitly reserved by the constitution for the judiciary
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Synonyms for Arrogation

Misappropriation and arrogation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misappropriation" instead a noun "Arrogation".

Misappropriation

Misappropriation noun - The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
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Synonyms for Misappropriation

Arrogation and misappropriation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrogation" instead a noun "Misappropriation".

Nearby Words: misappropriate, misappropriated, misappropriating
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