usurpation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌjuː.zɜːˈpeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌjuː.sɜːˈpeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌjuː.sɝːˈpeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌjuː.zɝːˈpeɪ.ʃən/
篡夺
the act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially of a position of power
his unlawful usurpation of power 他非法篡权
There are still those who regard the move as an unconstitutional usurpation of private property. 仍有人认为此举是违宪篡夺私有财产。
See: usurp
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- She accused him of a usurpation and abuse of power.
- He spent nearly all his life fighting against oppression and usurpation.
- Human Rights organizations have persistently exposed the blatant usurpation of our rights and privileges.