definition of
arrogate

[1] #1 arrogate v. [claim, lay claim] demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident". wn

[2] #2 arrogate v. [assign] make undue claims to having. wn

[3] #3 arrogate v. [assume, usurp, seize, take over] seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died". wn