Usurpation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Entry to another's property without right or permission.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Violation
• Intrusion
• Trespass
• Encroachment

Hypernyms

• Misconduct
• Actus Reus
• Wrongful Conduct
• Wrongdoing

Hyponyms

• Inroad

Meaning ²

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Seizure
• Gaining Control

Related Words

• Usurp (verb)