Definition of Usurpation

1. Noun. Entry to another's property without right or permission.

Exact synonyms: Encroachment, Intrusion, Trespass, Violation
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Inroad
Derivative terms: Encroach, Intrude, Intrude, Trespass, Violate

2. Noun. Wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority). "A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation"
Generic synonyms: Capture, Gaining Control, Seizure
Derivative terms: Usurp

Definition of Usurpation

1. n. 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.

2. n. 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.

Definition of Usurpation

1. Noun. The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority. ¹

2. Noun. Trespass onto another's property without permission. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Usurpation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Usurpation

1. Assumption of pacemaker function of the heart by a subsidiary focus as a result of its own increased automaticity; e.g., accelerated junctional pacemaker takes command when it exceeds the sinus rate. Origin: L. Usurpo, pp. -atus, to seise (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Usurpation

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usures
usuress
usuresses
usurial
usuries
usuring
usurious
usuriously
usuriousness
usuriousnesses
usurous
usurously
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usurpant
usurpation (current term)
usurpations
usurpatory
usurpature
usurped
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usurpers
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usurpingly
usurpings
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usurpresses
usurps
usury
usward

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