usurp
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usurp Definition
(v)
seize
and
take
control
without
authority
and
possibly
with
force
;
take
as
one
''
s
right
or
possession
; "
He
assumed
to
himself
the
right
to
fill
all
positions
in
the
town
"; "
he
usurped
my
rights
"; "
She
seized
control
of
the
throne
after
her
husband
died
"
(v)
take
the
place
of
; "
gloom
had
usurped
mirth
at
the
party
after
the
news
of
the
terorist
act
broke
"
usurp Synonyms
arrogate
assume
seize
take over
usurp
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