noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌjuː.sə(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.ʃən/
/-zə(ɹ)ˈ-/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
Trespass onto another's property without permission.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A taking or use without right.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: capture, gaining control, seizure
5
noun
Meaning 5
entry to another's property without right or permission
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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