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usurp in German

usurp in German is usurpieren — usurp means to seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

usurp in German

usurpieren
verb
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

What does "usurp" mean?

  1. verb To seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.
    "The general usurped the throne after the king died."
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usurp in a sentence

  • The general usurped the throne after the king died.
  • His rival tried to usurp his role as team leader.

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What is "usurp" in German?

"usurp" in German is usurpieren. usurp means: To seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

How do you use "usurp" in a sentence?

Example: "The general usurped the throne after the king died." In German, "usurp" is usurpieren.

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