Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
usurping
verb
/juːˈzɜːr.pɪŋ/
Definition
The act of taking someone’s power, position, or rights unlawfully or by force.
Examples
- He was accused of usurping the throne from the rightful king.
- The new administration was usurping powers that had traditionally belonged to local governments.
- Usurping control of a company can lead to legal battles and other consequences.
Meaning
Usurping refers to the wrongful seizure or assumption of rights, authority, or property that belongs to another.
Synonyms
- seizing
- overthrowing
- commandeering
- taking over
