usurpation
|u-sur-pa-tion|
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/juːˌsɜːrˈpeɪʃən/
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/juːˌsɜːˈpeɪʃən/
illegal seizure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'usurpation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'usurpatio,' where 'usurpare' meant 'to seize for use.'
Historical Evolution
'usurpatio' transformed into the Old French word 'usurpacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'usurpation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seize for use,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'taking control without right.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially by force.
The usurpation of the throne led to a decade of civil war.
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Last updated: 2025/02/22 03:21