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Usurpation: meaning, definitions and examples

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usurpation

 

[ juหหŒsษœห(r)หˆpeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political power

The act of wrongfully seizing and holding a position of power or authority without legal right; illegal assumption of power.

Synonyms

appropriation, seizure, takeover, usurping.

Examples of usage

  • His usurpation of the throne led to a civil war.
  • The usurpation of the government by the military dictatorship was met with strong opposition.
  • The country's constitution prohibits any form of usurpation of power by individuals or groups.
  • The usurpation of land by the corrupt officials caused outrage among the citizens.
  • The king's usurpation of the parliament's authority was seen as a threat to democracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "usurpation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น usurpaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคกเคผเคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Usurpation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perebutan kekuasaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะทัƒั€ะฟะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uzurpacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ’ๅฅช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท usurpation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ usurpaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gaspetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุบุชุตุงุจ ุงู„ุณู„ุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzurpace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzurpรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏกๅคบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uzurpacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒžแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ usurpaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'usurpation' has its roots in Latin, coming from the verb 'usurpare' which means 'to seize for use, take possession of'. The term became popular in English during the late Middle Ages, where it was commonly used to describe the unauthorized seizure of power or property. Usurpations have played a significant role in history, often leading to conflicts, wars, and revolutions. The concept of usurpation remains relevant in modern times, especially in discussions about political power, authority, and governance.

See also: usurp, usurpator, usurper, usurping, usurpist.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,227, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.