usurpation
noun
Simple meaning
A taking or use without right.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
jusɚˈpeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A taking or use without right.
Entry to another's property without right or permission
Trespass onto another's property without permission.
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A taking or use without right.
Used this way, usurpation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use usurpation
- “A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation.”noun
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