usurpation

Example Sentences

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In enacting IEEPA, did Congress intend this massive usurpation of its own authority over foreign commerce?

From The Wall Street Journal

Both the elder Bush and Reagan were implicated in the Iran-Contra scandal, which was a direct usurpation of congressional authority.

From Salon

Opposition candidate González fled to Spain on Saturday after being accused of "serious crimes" including the "usurpation" of public duties, document falsification, instigation of disobedience and system sabotage.

From BBC

He is accused of "serious crimes" including the "usurpation" of public duties, document falsification, instigation of disobedience and system sabotage, according to the public prosecutor.

From BBC

Among the crimes prosecutors plan to pursue against Arévalo and others in the new case are aggravated usurpation, sedition and illegal association.

From Washington Times