usurpation

usurpation is a 10-letter English word with 4 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 16 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
2. noun. Use; usage; custom.
3. noun. 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"

4. noun. entry to another's property without right or permission

   Synonyms: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation

Synonyms

encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation

Common word forms

usurpations

Words from these letters

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