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usurpation

/ usurpation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
"a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation"
Type of:
capture gaining control seizure
Derived:
assume usurp seize take over arrogate
noun Sense 2
entry to another''s property without right or permission
Type of:
wrongdoing wrongful conduct misconduct
Kinds of:
inroad
Derived:
trespass intrude irrupt desecrate profane
Semantic Complexity
70%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
17
Times Searched
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capture gaining control seizure wrongdoing wrongful conduct misconduct inroad