Usurpation: meaning, definitions and examples
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usurpation
[ juːˌsɜː(r)ˈpeɪʃən ]
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:
🇵🇹 usurpação
🇮🇳 हड़पना
🇩🇪 Usurpation
🇮🇩 perebutan kekuasaan
🇺🇦 узурпація
🇵🇱 uzurpacja
🇯🇵 簒奪
🇫🇷 usurpation
🇪🇸 usurpación
🇹🇷 gaspetme
🇰🇷 강탈
🇸🇦 اغتصاب السلطة
🇨🇿 uzurpace
🇸🇰 uzurpácia
🇨🇳 篡夺
🇸🇮 uzurpacija
🇮🇸 rán
🇰🇿 жұлып алу
🇬🇪 უზურპაცია
🇦🇿 qəsb
🇲🇽 usurpación
Word origin
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.