- 1. n. The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power. Source: opted
- 2. n. Use; usage; custom. Source: opted
- 3. n. entry to another's property without right or permission Source: wordnet
- 4. n. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) Source: wordnet
- 5. n:100 n. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) Source: ecdict
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