usurpation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de tomar e manter ilegalmente um cargo, poder ou propriedade, especialmente a tomada do trono ou da autoridade suprema, ou a entrada em território alheio sem direito ou permissão.

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.

   Usurpação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappropriationarrogationcoupgraboverthrowseizuretakeover

2. Trespassing or unauthorized entryC2formal

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

   Invasão de propriedade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosencroachmentintrusioninvasiontrespass

   Antônimosauthorizationentitlementlicensepermissionrightwelcome