Pronunciation: [ˈaɹəɡˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "arrogated" is spelled with a double "r" and a single "g", despite the fact that the "r" sound is pronounced twice in the word. This is because the letter combination "rr" indicates that the preceding vowel sound is short, as in "carry" or "barren". Meanwhile, the "g" at the end of the word is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, as in "gone". The IPA phonetic transcription of "arrogated" is /ˈær.ə.ɡeɪtɪd/.
Arrogated is the past participle form of the verb "arrogate," which is derived from the Latin word "arrogare" meaning "to claim for oneself without justification." It is generally defined as the act of claiming or appropriating something, particularly authority, rights, or privileges, without legitimate or proper authorization.
When someone arrogates power or authority, they take it upon themselves without the necessary authority or rightful ownership. This can occur through exerting dominance or control over others, or by usurping or assuming control over a position or responsibility that is not rightfully theirs. Arrogating can be seen as a form of overstepping or overreaching, displaying a sense of entitlement or superiority.
The concept of arrogated often carries a negative connotation, as it implies a disregard for others' rights, a lack of respect for established systems or rules, and an inflated view of one's own importance. It can also denote an act of greedy or audacious behavior, as the individual willingly elevates themselves above others in an unwarranted manner.
In summary, when someone has arrogated something, they have illegitimately claimed or appropriated it without proper justification, typically in relation to authority, rights, or privileges.
The word "arrogated" is derived from the Latin verb "arrogare", which means "to assume to oneself, to claim, to appropriate". It is composed of the prefix "ad-" meaning "to" or "towards" and the verb "rogare" meaning "to ask" or "to propose". In Latin, "arrogare" had a legal connotation and referred to the act of assuming or claiming someone else's property or rights without proper authority. Over time, the term "arrogare" shifted in meaning, and its past participle form, "arrogatus", eventually evolved into "arrogated" in English.
