Definitions

1. verb

to take or seize power or control from another person or organization

“The new CEO tried to usurp the power from the board of directors.”

2. verb

to take or use something that does not belong to you, often in an unfair or dishonest way

“She tried to usurp her sister’s idea and pass it off as her own.”

3. noun

the act of taking or seizing power or control from another person or organization

“The usurpation of the company’s leadership caused a major scandal.”

4. noun

something that has been taken or seized unfairly or dishonestly

“The artist’s work was accused of being a usurpation of another artist’s style.”