usurpature

Meanings

• noun

  The act of seizing and occupying, especially a position of power or authority, unlawfully or by force.

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with usurpature
supreme , extreme , seem , beam

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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' comes from the Latin word usurpare, which means 'to use up.'

2. The longest recorded usurpation in history took place in China, lasting for over 300 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. usurper: A person who unlawfully seizes and occupies a position of power or authority.

2. coup d'état: A sudden, violent seizure of power from the government or an existing authority.

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Culture

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In literature, usurpation is a common theme in power struggles and political intrigue. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the titular character usurps the throne of Scotland through murder, leading to his downfall.

How to Memorize "usurpature"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person taking something that isn't theirs by force, such as a crown or a throne.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: U - Usurp, S - Seize, U - Unlawfully, P - Power, A - Act, T - Take, U - Unjustly, R - Rule.

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