Canadian English Meaning of usurpation
usurpation
Other Canadian English words related to usurpation
- annexation
- appropriation
- seizure
- takeover
- arrogance
- commandeering
- expropriation
- invasion
- misuse
- occupancy
- occupation
- pre-emption
- theft
- assumption
- attachment
- confiscation
- defalcation
- plundering
- detainer
- dispossession
- Ejection
- embezzlement
- encroachment
- grab
- Impoundment
- infringement
- looting
- misapplication
- Misappropriation
- peculation
- pillaging
- piracy
- repossession
- sequestration
- stripping
- trespass
Nearest Words of usurpation
Definitions and Meaning of usurpation in English
usurpation (n)
entry to another's property without right or permission
wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
usurpation (n.)
The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
Use; usage; custom.
FAQs About the word usurpation
usurpation
entry to another's property without right or permission, wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or su
annexation,appropriation,seizure,takeover,arrogance,commandeering,expropriation,invasion,misuse,occupancy
No antonyms found.
usurpant => usurper, usurp => usurp, usuriously => usuriously, usurious => usurious, usuring => usury,
