Usurpation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌjuːsərˈpeɪʃən|
Brit.
|ˌjuːzɜːˈpeɪʃən|
noun
- entry to another's property without right or permission (syn: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation)
- wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
- 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
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Some people have accused city council members of trying to usurp the mayor's power.
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