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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 | ||
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