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Definition of: usurp

(yoomacr·zûrp, -sûrp) v.t.
1. To seize and hold (the office, rights, or powers of another) without right or legal authority; take possession of by force.
2. To take arrogantly, as if by right.
v.i.

3. To practice usurpation; encroach: with on or upon. See synonyms under ASSUME. [<OF usurper <L usurpare make use of, usurp,? <O usususe + rapere seize]
—u·surp′er
noun
—u·surp′ing·ly
adverb

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"usurp" has the frequency of use of 0.0001% on en.wikipedia.org.

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