usurpation

Meanings

• noun

  The act of seizing and exercising unlawful or unauthorized power over something, typically an office, country, or business.

  - "The usurpation of the throne by the general led to a civil war."
  - "The usurpation of power by the military junta was met with international condemnation."

• noun

  The act of taking or seizing something away from someone, especially by force.

  - "The usurpation of her land by the corporation was a major injustice."
  - "The usurpation of her ideas by her colleague was a betrayal."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with usurpation
usurper , supplication , adulation , frustration

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Variants

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usurp , usurpation , usurpations , usurped , usurping , usurps

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Etymology

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From the Latin usurpare, meaning 'to seize, take possession of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'usurpation' is often used interchangeably with 'coup d'état'.

2. The word 'usurpation' first appeared in English in the late 1400s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coup d'état: A sudden and violent seizure of power from the government or ruling power.

2. Traitor: A person who betrays their country, organization, or friends.

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Culture

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Usurpation has been a common theme in literature and history, often depicted as a power grab or coup. It has been used to describe political upheaval, betrayal, and the struggle for power.

How to Memorize "usurpation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person seizing power from another person or group.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of power and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Usurpation: Unlawful Seizure, Unrightful Appropriation' to remember the meaning.

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