Usurpation

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
§2: entry to another's property without right or permission

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
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