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usurpation

[yoo-ser-pay-shuhn, -zer-] / ˌju 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

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

This was perfectly natural; almost any American of whatever color resents usurpation.

From Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound by Emily Inez Denny




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