arrogate
US /ˈer.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈer.ə.ɡeɪt/
1.
arrogar, assumir
take or claim (something) without justification; appropriate to oneself.
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He arrogated to himself the power to change the rules.
Ele arrogou a si mesmo o poder de mudar as regras.
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The government should not arrogate powers that rightfully belong to the people.
O governo não deve arrogarr poderes que legitimamente pertencem ao povo.