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usurpation

/,jusər'peɪʃən/

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noun
entry to another's property without right or permission
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Similar:

encroachment intrusion trespass violation

type of:
wrongful conduct misconduct wrongdoing actus reus
noun
wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
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"a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation"

type of:
seizure capture gaining control

Examples of usurpation

"a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation"