n00085432
type | n |
lex_filenum | 04 |
def | wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) |
examples | a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | capture, gaining control, seizure |
Derivationally related form | usurpation → usurp |
Incoming links | |
Hyponym | capture, gaining control, seizure |
Derivationally related form | usurp → usurpation |
Click for the XML entry