Definition of "highhanded" [highhanded]

• Arrogant; overbearing: was annoyed by the manager's highhanded attitude. (adjective)

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• "Nearly a century ago, Wilson admitted America was being "highhanded" with Haiti."
• "The tripartite alliance on Thursday condemned the "highhanded" raids by the Scorpions on the homes of axed deputy president Jacob"
• ""highhanded" raids by the Scorpions on the homes of axed deputy president Jacob Zuma."