usurpations

u·sur·pa·tion

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Definitions of usurpations word

noun usurpations an act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure. 1
noun usurpations illegal seizure and occupation of a throne. 1
noun usurpations plural of usurpation. 0

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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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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