首页usurpationusurpation英英释意

usurpation

英 [,juːzɜː'peɪʃən] 美[,jʊzɚ'peʃən]
  • n. 篡夺;夺取

英英释意


1. entry to another's property without right or permission
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"