Dictionary
u•sur•pa•tion
Pronunciation: (yOO"sur-pā'shun, -zur-), [key]—
n.
1. an act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure.
2. illegal seizure and occupation of a throne.
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