arrogate

US /ˈer.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈer.ə.ɡeɪt/
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1.

take or claim (something) without justification; appropriate to oneself.

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He arrogated to himself the power to change the rules.
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The government should not arrogate powers that rightfully belong to the people.
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appropriateassumetakeclaimusurp
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arrogant