Seizure of Office
/ˈsiːʒər əv ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of forcibly or unlawfully taking control or possession of a public or official position.
The coup involved the seizure of office by the military leaders.
- (n.) The lawful assumption of an office, typically by formal procedures such as oath or inauguration.
The new governor’s seizure of office followed the election results.
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Commentary
The term may refer to both lawful and unlawful assumptions of office; context clarifies which meaning applies.
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