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Definition of Usurpa
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Usurpant Usurpant U*surp"ant, a. [L. usurpans, p. pr.]
Usurping; encroaching. [Obs.] --Gauden.
Usurpation Usurpation U`sur*pa"tion, n. [L. usurpatio ? making use,
usurpation: cf. F. usurpation.]
1. 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.
Usurpatory Usurpatory U*surp"a*to*ry, a. [L. usurpatorius.]
Marked by usurpation; usurping. [R.]
