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Usurpation

Noun CEFR B2
ˌjuː.sə(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.ʃən

Definitions

  1. The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Trespass onto another's property without permission.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A taking or use without right.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“The third part of practice hath divers branches, but one principal root in these our times, which is the vast and overspreading ambition and usurpation of the see⟳ of Rome; […]”
“Sent from the God's to ſet us free / From Bondage and from Uſurpation!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Usurpations usurpator usurpatrix usurpature Usurped Usurper

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