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
(law) Entering someone else's land without their consent.
3
The act of taking or using something with no right to it.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalent to usurp + -ation.
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Rhymes for usurpation
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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 is another word for usurpation?
Other words for "usurpation" include trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion.
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. (law) Entering someone else's land without their consent; 3. The act of taking or using something with no right to it.
