arrogation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun seizure by the government
    confiscation.

WordNet

Ar`ro*ga"tion noun
Etymology
L. arrogatio, fr. arrogare. Cf. Adrogation.
Definitions
  1. The act of arrogating, or making exorbitant claims; the act of taking more than one is justly entitled to. Hall.
  2. (Civ. Law) Adoption of a person of full age.

Webster 1913