Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
usurpation
Noun
/juːˌsɜːrˈpeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of taking control of something, especially power, rights, or property, unlawfully or by force.
Examples
- The usurpation of the throne led to a civil war.
- Many revolutions began with the usurpation of power from a monarch.
- His usurpation of the company’s leadership caused unrest among employees.
Meaning
Usurpation refers to the wrongful seizure or occupation of authority or possession that rightfully belongs to someone else.
Synonyms
- Seizure
- Overthrow
- Supplanting
- Appropriation
- Displacement
