Search Result:usurpation
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˏjuzZˋpeʃәn 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˏjuːzәːˊpeiʃәn 〕
Overview of noun usurpation
The noun usurpation has 2 senses
- trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpation -- (entry to another's property without right or permission)
- usurpation -- (wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority); "a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation")