usurpation
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
- (countable, uncountable) Trespass onto another's property without permission.
- (countable, uncountable) A taking or use without right.
Synonyms
wrongful seizure by force
gaining control
Translations
usurpation
Usurpation
usurpación
usurpazione
usurpação
σφετερισμός
غصب
intromissióPronounced as (IPA)
/ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalent to usurp + -ation.
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