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usurpation

/ˌjuː.zɜːˈpeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌjuː.zɜːˈpeɪ.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт незаконного захвата и удержания должности, власти или собственности, особенно захват трона или верховной власти, или проникновение на чужую территорию без права или разрешения.

A noun referring to the act of wrongfully seizing and holding an office, power, or property, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority, or entry onto another's property without right or permission.

  1. Unlawful seizure of powerC1formal

    The act of wrongfully taking and holding a position of authority, especially a throne or supreme power, by force or without legal right.

    ruУзурпация

    • The general's usurpation of the throne led to a civil war.
    • History records many instances of usurpation by ambitious nobles.
    • The usurpation of power was condemned by the international community.

    Synonymsappropriationarrogationcoupgraboverthrowseizuretakeover

  2. Trespassing or unauthorized entryC2formal

    The act of entering another person's property without permission or legal right.

    ruСамовольное занятие

    • The farmer filed a complaint about the usurpation of his land by the neighboring estate.
    • The legal case centered on the usurpation of private property for public use.
    • Usurpation of another's domain is a serious offense in property law.

    Synonymsencroachmentintrusioninvasiontrespass

    Antonymsauthorizationentitlementlicensepermissionrightwelcome

Forms
  • usurpations plural form
  • usurpations' possessive plural form
  • usurpation's possessive singular form
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