usurpation
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authorityThe wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
» In short, the Anarchist tendency is a necessity of progress, a protest against usurpation, privilege, and injustice.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
Usurpation, Anmaßung, widerrechtliche Inbesitznahme
узурпа́цияuzurpácija
узурпа́ціяuzurpácija
wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
(countable, uncountable)Trespass onto another's property without permission.
entry to another's property without right or permission
(countable, uncountable)A taking or use without right.
Examples
1 sentencesIn short, the Anarchist tendency is a necessity of progress, a protest against usurpation, privilege, and injustice.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalFrom Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalent to usurp + -ation.
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Forms
plural: usurpations| Singular | usurpation |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- entry to another's property without right or permission:trespassencroachmentviolationintrusion
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable