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Meaning of 'usurpation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Usurpation [ n.]
- The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
- Use; usage; custom.

Meaning of 'usurpation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . usurpation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
Example in sentence:
  • a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation

Nearby Words:

usual usucaption usufruct usufructuary usurarious usurary usure usured usurer usuring

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