USURPATION
\juːzˈɜːpˈe͡ɪʃən], \juːzˈɜːpˈeɪʃən], \j_uː_z_ˈɜː_p_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
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Use; usage; custom.
By Oddity Software
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The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
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Use; usage; custom.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons