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He had arrogated to himself the privilege to call, and to assume the president would take his call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2018

For, be it known, the women of the Doraine took a most determined stand against the manner in which the men, viva voce, had arrogated unto themselves the right to name the baby.

From West Wind Drift by McCutcheon, George Barr

Deep in her heart there still lurked an abiding resentment against Charlie Benton for the restraint he had put upon her and the license he had arrogated to himself.

From Big Timber A Story of the Northwest by Sinclair, Bertrand W.

It is apparent that Moses had a direct interest in the destruction of these men, who wished to share the power he had arrogated to himself.

From The Bible: what it is by Bradlaugh, Charles

Moreover, the Chamberlain had arrogated to himself the right of interfering in dramatic affairs upon all occasions that he judged fitting.

From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton