01 v. t. To assume, or claim as one's own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right…
imp. & p. p.
Arrogated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Arrogating
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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.“He arrogated to himself the right of deciding dogmatically what was orthodox doctrine.” — Macaulay.