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usurpation > 2 senses
NOUN1usurpation, trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusionEntry to another's property without right or permission
2usurpationWrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
usurpation > pronunciation
Soundsyuw.serpey'shahn
RhymesAachen, Aaron, abandon, and 2521 more rhymes in ahn...
usurpation > noun 1, act
MeaningEntry to another's property without right or permission.
Synonymstrespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion
Broaderwrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
Narrowerinroad
usurpation > noun 2, act
MeaningWrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority).
Examples"a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation"
Broadercapture, gaining control, seizure
Verbsusurp

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