Usurpation

[,juːzɜː'peɪʃən] or [,jʊzɚ'peʃən]

Definition

(noun.) 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'.

Checker: Michelle--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(n.) Use; usage; custom.

Editor: Stephen

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Seizure, assumption.

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