arrogate

/ˈɛrəɡeɪt/
verb
  1. To take or claim something for oneself without having the right to do so.
    • She arrogated the role of team leader even though she wasn't elected.
    • The general tried to arrogate the power to declare war.
    • No one should arrogate the right to speak for an entire community.
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