usurary

Meanings

• noun

  A person who unlawfully seizes and holds the property of another, especially a ruler who assumes power by force.

  - "The usurper claimed the throne as his own, overthrowing the rightful king."
  - "The usurary took control of the business when the owner went bankrupt."

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Variants

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usurer , usurers

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Etymology

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From Old French usurpateur, from usurper, from Latin usurpare 'to seize, to take possession of', from usus 'use' + rapere 'to seize'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'usurper' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, usurpers were considered to be cursed and were believed to bring bad luck to the land they ruled.

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Related Concepts

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1. tyrant: A person who exercises power cruelly and unjustly, especially a ruler who governs without regard for the welfare of his or her subjects.

2. seizure: The act of taking possession of something, especially by force or without legal right.

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Culture

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In literature, usurpers often appear as antagonists, representing the illegitimate seizure of power and the destruction of order. In art, they may be depicted as tyrants or oppressors. In music, there are several songs with the word 'usurper' in the title.

How to Memorize "usurary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a crown unlawfully, or imagine a person taking control of a business or a country without right.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'usurper' with the concept of power and control, or with the idea of taking something that isn't yours.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Uses Unjustly Seizes Property Everyday' to remember the definition of usurper.

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