noun
usurpation
Usurpation (noun) means the wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
noun
1
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
2
Trespass onto another's property without permission.
3
A taking or use without right.
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Etymology
From Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalent to usurp + -ation.
Rhymes for usurpation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of usurpation?
"usurpation" (noun) means the wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
What are the different meanings of usurpation?
"usurpation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority; 2. Trespass onto another's property without permission; 3. A taking or use without right.