English noun: usurpation | |||
1. | usurpation (act) entry to another's property without right or permission | ||
Synonyms | encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | inroad | ||
2. | usurpation (act) wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) | ||
Samples | A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | capture, gaining control, seizure | ||