usurpation

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Domestically, opposition politicians chanted the traditional laments about executive usurpation and congressional war powers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch voiced his concerns about the usurpation of Congressional powers.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

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 • Sep. 12, 2024

“This case centers on Mr. Woodward’s systematic usurpation, manipulation and exploitation of audio of President Trump gathered in connection with a series of interviews conducted by Mr. Woodward,” the lawsuit states.

From Washington Times • Jan. 30, 2023

It may be that to etchings in books of Cruikshank's period is ascribed, since the usurpation of the process-block, the factitious value of curios, and that he, Beraldi's Great Omitted, profits thereby.

From George Cruikshank by Chesson, W. H.