Synonyms for usurpation
ˌyu sərˈpeɪ ʃən, -zər-usurpa·tion

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1. trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpationnoun

   entry to another's property without right or permission

   Synonyms:
   infringement, violation, misdemeanor, irreverence, ravishment, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, invasion, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment, impact, impingement

2. usurpationnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   violation, encroachment, intrusion, trespass

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1. • Capture
   • Wrongdoing

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1. usurpationnoun

   Synonyms:
   seizure, assumption

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1. usurpationnoun

   Synonyms:
   arrogation, seizure, appropriation

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1. List of paraphrases for "usurpation":

   usurping, encroachment, theft, fraud, pretence

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1. Nicols Maduro:

   The lack of confidence is a problem on both sides, which is why they should think together on some innovative ways to create reassurances in this process, to simply reject the possibility of dialogue and repeat that the only way forward is the end of usurpation as the opposition says, wont lead anywhere.

2. Thomas Paine:

   A constitution is not the act of a government, but of a people constituting a government; and government without a constitution is power without a right. All power exercised over a nation, must have some beginning. It must be either delegated, or assumed. There are not other sources. All delegated power is trust, and all assumed power is usurpation. Time does not alter the nature and quality of either.

3. Steven Mnuchin:

   Venezuela's oil... should not be used as a bargaining tool to prop up dictators and prolong the usurpation of Venezuelan democracy.

4. Francisco Marquez:

   We're willing to, at this moment, negotiate at an exit, for Maduro and regime officials, it will always be our job as an administration and a challenge to balance both the justice and the need for a transition right now. And that's a challenge, I have to be very upfront about that. But what's our priority right now ? To see the usurpation of power.

5. Juan Guaido:

   This is the first step toward ending usurpation.