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Definition of Usurpation
1. Noun. Entry to another's property without right or permission.
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Inroad
Derivative terms: Encroach, Intrude, Intrude, Trespass, Violate
2. Noun. Wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority). "A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation"
Definition of Usurpation
1. n. The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
2. n. The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
Definition of Usurpation
1. Noun. The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority. ¹
2. Noun. Trespass onto another's property without permission. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Usurpation
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Usurpation
1. Assumption of pacemaker function of the heart by a subsidiary focus as a result of its own increased automaticity; e.g., accelerated junctional pacemaker takes command when it exceeds the sinus rate. Origin: L. Usurpo, pp. -atus, to seise (05 Mar 2000)
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