Verb
To assume, or claim as one's own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right or merit; as, the pope arrogated dominion over kings.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe human and fallible should not arrogate a power with which the divine and perfect alone can be safely intrusted. Charlotte Brontë
He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town Source: Internet
he usurped my rights Source: Internet
She seized control of the throne after her husband died Source: Internet
He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter Source: Internet
Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident Source: Internet