Usurpation
/ˌjuːsərˈpeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of wrongfully seizing and holding power, office, or property without legal authority.
The king accused his brother of usurpation of the throne.
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Commentary
Usurpation commonly involves an unauthorized assumption of rights or power, often used in political or property contexts.
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