arrogated
ar-ro-gat-ed
verb
Claimed or seized power, rights, or property without justification.
"He arrogated the decision-making power to himself."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: arrogate, assign, assume, usurp, take over, seize, lay claim, claim
Antonyms: forego, forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive