usurpation

Example Sentences

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He doesn’t buy the state’s argument that Disney’s control over the land around its developments is illegitimate because it represents a corporate usurpation of government powers.

From Los Angeles Times

The alleged crimes range from usurpation of functions, corruption, money laundering and public incitement to disobey the law, to conspiracy with foreign governments and terrorism.

From Seattle Times

It had little choice, given the usurpation of both executive and legislative authority.

From Washington Post

In the legal filings Trump's attorneys stated, "This case centers on Mr. Woodward's systematic usurpation, manipulation and exploitation of audio of President Trump."

From Salon

“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