French Meaning of usurp

usurper

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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

usurper

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

confisquer,convertir,attraper,occuper,saisir,voler,annexe,approprié,arrogant,présumer Assume

No antonyms found.

usuriously => usurairement, usurious => usurier, usuring => usure, usurer => Usurier, usured => usuraire,