Dutch Meaning of usurp

zich toe-eigenen

Other Dutch words related to zich toe-eigenen

Definitions and Meaning of usurp in English

Wordnet

usurp (v)

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

take the place of

Webster

usurp (v. t.)

To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown; to usurp power; to usurp the right of a patron is to oust or dispossess him.

Webster

usurp (v. i.)

To commit forcible seizure of place, power, functions, or the like, without right; to commit unjust encroachments; to be, or act as, a usurper.

FAQs About the word usurp

zich toe-eigenen

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession, take the place ofTo seize, and hold in possession, by force

verbeurdverklaren,converteren,grijpen,bezetten,in beslag nemen,stelen,bijlage,passend,arrogant,aannemen Assume

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usuriously => woekerachtig, usurious => woekerachtig, usuring => woeker, usurer => Woekeraar, usured => woeker,