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usurpation

[yoo-ser-pey-shuhn, -zer-] / ˌyu sərˈpeɪ ʃən, -zər- /


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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

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

Musk has expressed concern about Artificial Intelligence systems overtaking humans; in terms of intelligence, decision-making, and ultimately usurpation of political and economic power.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2020

The spirit which has made France free animates all his writings, especially those grand poems which were called out by the usurpation of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte.

From Liberty In The Nineteenth Century by Holland, Frederic May




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