arrogate

verb

1. 1

   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

2. 2

   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

3. 3

   make undue claims to having