usurpation

u·sur·pa·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [yoo-ser-pey-shuh n, -zer-]
- /ˌyu sərˈpeɪ ʃən, -zər-/
- /juːzɜːˈpeɪʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-ser-pey-shuh n, -zer-]
- /ˌyu sərˈpeɪ ʃən, -zər-/

Definitions of usurpation word

noun usurpation an act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure. 1
noun usurpation illegal seizure and occupation of a throne. 1
noun usurpation illegally taking sb's position or role 1
noun usurpation the act of usurping; esp., the unlawful or violent seizure of a throne, power, etc. 0
noun usurpation The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority. 0
noun usurpation Trespass onto another's property without permission. 0

See all 7 definitions of usurpation

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Origin of usurpation

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin ūsūrpātiōn- (stem of ūsūrpātiō), equivalent to ūsūrpāt(us) (past participle of ūsūrpāre to usurp) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Usurpation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Usurpation

usurpation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for usurpation

noun usurpation

appropriation — An appropriation is an amount of money that a government or organization reserves for a particular purpose.
assumption — If you make an assumption that something is true or will happen, you accept that it is true or will happen, often without any real proof.
infiltration — the act or process of infiltrating.
invasion — an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.
arrogation — to claim unwarrantably or presumptuously; assume or appropriate to oneself without right: to arrogate the right to make decisions.

All 8 Synonyms of usurpation