arrogate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈarəgeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • take or claim (something) for oneself without justification: they arrogate to themselves the ability to divine the nation’s true interests

Derivatives

arrogation

Pronunciation: /-ˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin arrogat- 'claimed for oneself', from the verb arrogare, from ad- 'to' + rogare 'ask'