usurpation

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    the act of seizing and holding power illegally
    en: the act of seizing and holding power illegally
  2. noun
    the state of being in power illegally
    en: the state of being in power illegally

examples

  1. The usurpation of the throne shocked everyone.

    The usurpation of the throne shocked everyone.

  2. The usurpation lasted for three years.

    The usurpation lasted for three years.