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usurpation
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usurpation
noun
/ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/
usurp
usury
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example Sentences
The general's
usurpation
of the presidency led to political unrest.
Synonyms
seizure, takeover, appropriation, annexation
Antonyms
relinquishment, surrender
Collocations
usurpation of power, usurpation of authority, illegal usurpation
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