Usurped
/ˈjuːsərpt/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of usurp, meaning to seize or take control of something, especially authority or property, unlawfully or by force.
The military officer usurped the government during the coup.
Forms
- usurp
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Commentary
Used primarily as the past tense and past participle of 'usurp'; refers to the unlawful taking of rights or property, often in contexts of authority or governance.
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