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 |
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