arrogation

The arrogation of sole possession could but lead to the disintegration of the troop.

This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.

This primary arrogation on his part is the ground of all idolatry, and of the great heresies of Gnostic and Popish origin.

He ridicules the arrogation to itself by the 'Compact' of a monopoly of loyalty.